1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a tall body that is pointy at the top and round at the bottom, like an upside down drop of water. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Squid
This cartoon squid is a tall pointy body, two fins, a happy face, six short wavy arms, two long tentacles, 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 15 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 squid, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the fins
Near the top, draw a small pointy fin on each side of the body.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Near the bottom of the body, draw two round eyes with a white shine, a smile and pink cheeks.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the short arms
Under the body, draw six short wavy arms hanging down.
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Add the two long tentacles
On each side, draw one long thin tentacle with a small oval at the end.
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Draw the spots and bubbles
Draw a few round spots on the body and some bubbles floating around.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your squid
Light red for the body, arms and fins, darker red for the spots, pink for the cheeks and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon squid
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Pointy top
Make the body pointy at the top and round at the bottom.
3
Wavy arms
Draw the arms with gentle waves so they look soft.
4
Two long ones
Make two tentacles longer than the rest, with an oval at the end.
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 squid, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon squid in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon squid easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a squid and an octopus?
A squid has a pointy body, fins and two long tentacles. An octopus has a round head and eight arms.
Can squids change color?
Yes. Many squids can change color very fast.
What colors do I need for a cartoon squid?
Light red, darker red, 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.
