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Draw the top
Draw a big dome shape like an upside down bowl for the top of the jellyfish. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Jellyfish
This cartoon jellyfish is a dome top, a wavy edge, a happy face, long wavy tentacles, frilly ribbon arms, spots and bubbles. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon jellyfish, step by step
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Add the wavy edge
Along the bottom of the dome, draw a wavy edge with little bumps, like a skirt.
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, a happy smile and a pink oval on each cheek.
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Add the long tentacles
Under the wavy edge, draw four long wavy lines hanging down.
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Add the frilly arms
Between the long tentacles, draw three wide wavy ribbons hanging down.
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Draw the spots and bubbles
Draw a few round spots on top of the dome and some bubbles floating around.
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Color your jellyfish
Pink for the dome and ribbons, light pink for the spots and light blue for the bubbles. Leave the thin tentacles as dark lines.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon jellyfish
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Wavy lines
Draw the tentacles with gentle waves. Straight lines make it look stiff.
3
Different lengths
Let some tentacles and ribbons be longer than others. It looks more natural.
4
Light colors
Jellyfish look see through, so use light, soft colors.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your jellyfish, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon jellyfish in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon jellyfish easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is this drawing good for very young kids?
Yes. The jellyfish is made of simple shapes and wavy lines, so it is one of the easiest ocean animals to draw.
Can I make it glow?
Yes. Color the background dark blue and use bright pink or purple for the jellyfish.
What colors do I need for a cartoon jellyfish?
Pink, light pink and light blue.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
