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Draw the star shape
Draw a big star with five fat, rounded arms. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Starfish
This cartoon starfish is a big star with five rounded arms, a happy face, dots, sand, a shell 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 starfish, step by step
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Draw the eyes
In the middle of the star, draw two round eyes with a white shine.
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Add the smile and cheeks
Under the eyes, draw a big happy smile and a pink oval on each side.
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Draw the sand
Under the starfish, draw a wavy line for the sand, with a few little dots in it.
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Add a shell and bubbles
Draw a small shell on the sand next to the starfish and a few bubbles floating above.
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Color your starfish
Orange for the starfish, light yellow for the dots, tan for the sand, pink for the shell and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon starfish
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Fat arms
Make the arms wide and round at the tips. Thin pointy arms look like a sky star.
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Draw lightly first
Sketch the star lightly, then fix the arms so they are all about the same size.
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Dots in rows
Put the dots in a line down each arm.
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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 starfish, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon starfish in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon starfish easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a starfish a fish?
No. A starfish is not a fish. Many people call it a sea star.
How do I draw a star with five even arms?
Draw a light circle first and mark five points around it like a clock, then join them.
What colors do I need for a cartoon starfish?
Orange, light yellow, tan, 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.
