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Jellyfish is a water animal with a distinct 'phylum' (classification of 'kingdom') known as Cnidaria. Similar looking animals from the Ctenophora Phylum are also sometimes included in jellyfish. An interesting fact about the jellyfish is that it is not a fish (aquatic vertebrates) as such. This invertebrate will be famous for its free flowing body with a canopy-like appearance. The middle region of the canopy is made of non-living Mesoglea (similar to jelly), which is almost 90 percent water. Long tentacles (used for catching the prey) extend from the central part of the 'dome,' which create a trailing structure. These beautiful and delicate animals are deadly predators. Although, the fundamental structure remains the same, different subspecies differ in details.
Steps for drawing a Jellyfish: Aesthetic appeal and complexity are often the guiding points in choosing a species for drawing. The following steps will teach you how to draw a jellyfish:
• Model: There are over a thousand different species of jellyfish, classified as scyphomedusae, cubomedusae, stauromedusae, and hydromedusae. The 200 types of scyphomedusae are usually considered the true jellyfish. From the visual perspective, the species vary in terms of the shape, color, and structural make of the umbrella. Another point of distinction is the type, length, and number of tentacles. Chrysaora fuscescens, Chrysaora, etc. have more prolific tentacles and oral arms (used for feeding). On the other hand, Aequorea Victoria, Aurelia, Chrysaora colorata, etc. have more flattened and lighter bodies with small or no oral arms. Species, like Cotylorhiza tuberculata, Cannonball Jellyfish, Scrippsia pacifica, and so on, are known for their unique structures. Once you have done your research, obtain an appropriate picture of the animal to be used as a reference for your work.
• Basic frame: The frame design will depend upon the species chosen. However, some features will apply to all. Take an oval for the top umbrella part. For species, such as Cannonball Jellyfish, the oval should be aligned vertically. To highlight any visible layers or angular view, curved partitions will be used inside the oval, at later stages. If your reference picture so permits, demarcate the number of tentacles using curvilinear lines. Sketch the rough outlines of the oral arms, if any.
• Detailed drawing: Define the shape of the exo-umbrella first. Varieties, such as Lion's mane jellyfish, have parted rims designs. Mediterranean jellyfish (Cotylorhiza tuberculata), on the other hand, has a top structure that resembles a fried egg, with a hemisphere in the center. For more opaque subspecies, eg Purple-striped jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata), create the pattern on the exo-umbrella. Tentacles may involve a tedious work or a simple task, depending upon the picture you have chosen. Neverheadless, each individual organ is quite simple to draw.
• Colors and shading: A pencil sketch or color drawing is a matter of personal preference. However, colors are preferred in case of bright colored (eg Mediterranean jellyfish) or transparent (eg Aurelia) varieties. Neverheless, it may be a complex job to color the entangled mesh of tentacles in the Lion's mane jellyfish.
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