The head - Drawing sea turtles

step 3 of sea turtle drawing

(Illustration by the author. More about the illustration)

See how the front of the head is almost straight up and down. This pointy part forms the turtle’s beak. A sea turtle often bites through crustacean shells. Its hard, powerful beak is perfect for the job.

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