How to Draw an Octopus: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids
Dive into the ocean! In this fun tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw a cute octopus with curling tentacles and suction cups using the progressive drawing method.
Every new line is highlighted in red so you never get lost. Let’s create an amazing sea creature! Another adorable sea creature to try next is our Seahorse tutorial.
Materials You’ll Need
Step-by-Step Easy Octopus Tutorial
Start by drawing light gray crosshairs on your paper. Then, draw a large circle right in the middle.
Draw two small circles for eyes.
Draw a wavy, scalloped line across the bottom of the circle.
Erase any overlapping lines inside the eyes AND bottom curves so the shapes are nice and clean.
Draw two pupils and a cute smiling mouth. Then, draw four curling tentacles extending out from the bottom!
Draw two more curling tentacles on the far left and far right sides.
Add small circles along the bottom edge of every tentacle to make the suction cups.
Add any final thick line details around the eyes and body to make your drawing pop.
Color your octopus a bright pink or purple, and leave the suction cups white. Great job!
Tentacle Curl: Make each tentacle curl in a slightly different direction for a more natural, fun look!
Suction Cups: Draw them getting smaller toward the tip of each tentacle for realism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
People Also Ask
Yes! The progressive method with red highlights makes it simple for kids ages 5 and up.
A real octopus has 8 tentacles! In our cute cartoon version, we draw 6 visible ones since some are hidden behind the body.
Pink, purple, or even bright blue all look amazing! Real octopuses can change color, so any color works!
