Cute Octopus Drawing
Hey y'all, ready to create a cute octopus drawing? Today, we're gonna create an adorable octopus that'll make you smile. Grab your pencil, drawing paper, and some colors.
We'll break it down step-by-step so anyone can follow along. No stress, just fun! With each stroke, you'll see your cute octopus come to life.
This lesson is perfect for beginners or seasoned artists looking for a playful project. So let's get started and make this little sea creature pop off the page! You got this!
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Cute Octopus Drawing
Today, we're gonna draw a cute octopus. It's gonna be fun and easy. We'll break it down into 15 simple steps. Just follow along, and you'll have an adorable sea creature in no time. Focus on those cute round shapes and wiggly tentacles. Grab your paper and pencil, and let's get this octopus looking all kinds of cute!
Draw the Head
Start by drawing a large, curved line for the octopus's head.
Add the Eyes
Draw two large, circular eyes. Then, add some shine to the eyes by creating small ovals.
Outline the Mouth
Below the eyes, draw a small curved line to form the smiling mouth.
Draw a Bow
Now, add a small bow on top of the octopus's head. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
Form the First Tentacle
Below the head, draw a wavy, curved shape extending downwards to form a tentacle.
Add More Tentacles
Next to the first tentacle, draw three more long, wavy tentacles.
Form the Remaining Tentacles
Continue drawing long curving shapes to create a total of eight tentacles.
Attach the Suckers
Add small oval-shaped suckers along the tentacles.
Outline the Bubbles
Draw the circular outline of the bubbles around the cute octopus.
Form the Ocean Floor
Form bumpy lines to outline the sandy ocean floor. Then, add small dots to emphasize its rough texture.
Add the Seaweed
Add tall, wavy shapes to draw seaweed around the octopus.
Shade the Octopus
Use black and white to color the eyes. Next, color the suckers with light yellow. Then, shade the octopus’ head and tentacles with orange.
Fill in the Bow
Fill in the bow with a vibrant shade of red.
Color the Ocean Floor
Color the seaweed green and the sandy ocean floor with light brown.
Shade the Water
Fill in the water with blue and the bubbles with a lighter shade of blue.
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