1Step 1 of 7
Draw the curved body
Draw a thick body that curls round like a big letter C. Make it fat at the top and thin at the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Shrimp
This cartoon shrimp is a curled body, a tail fan, an eye, long antennae, small legs and body lines. 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 shrimp, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the tail fan
At the thin end of the body, draw two leaf shapes that fan out for the tail.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Near the top of the body, draw a round eye with a white shine, a smile and a pink cheek.
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Add the antennae
From the front of the head, draw two very long antennae that curve out to the right.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the legs
Along the inside of the curl, draw lots of small thin legs.
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Add the body lines and bubbles
Draw short lines across the body for the shell parts, and a few bubbles floating around.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your shrimp
Pink orange for the body and tail, dark orange for the lines, pink for the cheek and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon shrimp
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Letter C
Draw the body like a fat letter C. Make it thicker at the head.
3
Long antennae
Make the antennae long and curvy.
4
Body lines
Short lines across the body show the shell parts.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your shrimp, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon shrimp in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon shrimp easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is the shrimp pink?
Most live shrimp are see through or grey. They turn pink when cooked, but pink is fun for a cartoon.
Can I draw a straight shrimp?
Yes. Draw a long body with the tail at the end instead of curling it.
What colors do I need for a cartoon shrimp?
Pink orange, dark orange, 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.
