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How to Draw an Octopus Step by Step

In this step by step drawing tutorial, we’re going to take a look at one of the most interesting sea creatures, the octopus. Octopi, despite being quite scary looking are really not dangerous. In fact, most octopi are really very small.

They have unique bodies whose arms are filled with suckers. Eyes rest on either end of their huge heads that are often covered with elaborate colors and patterns. But let’s get on with it.

How to Draw an Octopus, Step by Step

We’ll begin this drawing by drawing the shape for the head. This shape will be a large oval. The bottom portion of the head will be a smaller circle that may be a bit distorted.

How to draw an octopus step 1

Next, we’ll draw a shape to represent the main body of the octopus. We’ll also draw some lines to indicate the arms. We can approach this by drawing a stick figure. Be sure to make the ends of the arms curl up. You should also add a small mark for the eye.

How to draw an octopus step 2

Now we can add some thickness to the arms by adding another line to the other side of the arms.

How to draw an octopus step 3

In this stage of the drawing, it’s time to add some details. And in the case of an octopus, details mean suckers.

How to draw an octopus step 4

Now you can go over all of your lines with a darker drawing material like ink (not the kind that octopi shoot out). Erase any lines that may be left to reveal your octopus. Add a few spots and marks to the body to make the octopus look more realistic.

Also, don’t forget to add the whole thing on the side of the head that is used for propulsion through the water.

(I understand that it’s called the hypostome.)

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