Step aside, Rembrandt! Have you ever wanted to do something creative with your own two hands? Learning how to draw Gary the Snail is an entertaining way to do so. Now, you can hardly consider yourself a master of the art at the end of the day, but it’s certainly a fun activity for a youngster (or an adult) looking for some wholesome pastime.
1. Getting Familiar With Gary’s Character
Before you embark on your drawing journey, you ought to know a bit about the character you’re about to recreate. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of information about Gary out there for you to explore. First, who is Gary the Snail? He’s one of the main characters of the popular animated show, SpongeBob SquarePants.
Gary is a loyal, benevolent, and often goofy snail who lives with his owner — none other than SpongeBob. He’s a house pet, but he speaks and acts more like a human than any other character. This makes Gary friendly and familiar to most viewers.
Now, you’ve got the basic idea of who Gary is, so the next step is to determine what’s special about the character’s design. Well, Gary has a light yellowish color with a light-blue spiral and two big eyes. Furthermore, Gary loves to move without much urgency and often sheds trails of slime behind him as he moves, which is why SpongeBob always scolds him for leaving such a mess behind.
2. Gathering Your Materials
Once you have a good idea of what you’re going to draw, it’s time to get the materials you need to get the job done. You’ll need a pencil, piece of paper and an eraser. Don’t forget to also get yourself some snacks, as this is an activity that could take some time.
Once you have all the necessary items, you can start to sketch out your design. Remember, you don’t have to follow any particular design — just do what you feel looks best. There’s no right or wrong way to do this, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can create.
Regardless of your skill level, you should keep in mind that it’s important to take your time and be patient. Drawing isn’t something that happens overnight; it takes practice and repetition before you start to get good at it.
3. Drawing Gary the Snail
It’s time to put pencil to paper and draw Gary the Snail. First, start with his body. You can think of Gary’s body as a large sphere with a flat edge on one side. This flat edge is what separates Gary from most other snails. Make sure to leave some space around the center of the body too.
Once you’ve sketched out the body, you can work on the details. Add two big eyes and two small antennae to the body. Then draw two small spirals in the center of the body, to represent the spiral on Gary’s shell. Add some extra shading and details to make the drawing look more realistic.
Once you’ve completed the main body of the snail, you can draw out the trails of slime behind him. These should look like long curved lines that loop around in various directions. Feel free to experiment and draw different shapes for the slime too.
4. Finishing Touches
The last step is to add the finishing touches. First, use the eraser to make the line work look nice and tidy. Then, use your pencil to add some extra shading and details to the spiral, eyes and antennae. Finally, use a black pen or marker to outline the entire image and make the character stand out from its background.
And there you have it: your own personally crafted Gary the Snail! Feel free to add whatever personal flair you’d like, such as a smile or a trail of stars in the background. Regardless of what you choose to do, we’re sure your masterpiece will turn out great.
If you have the time and dedication, you can even try coloring the drawing afterwards. You’ll need some excellent art supplies and an ample amount of creativity to do that, however.
