How to Draw an Octopus

Animals

How to Draw an Octopus

Want to learn how to draw how to draw an octopus? This tutorial will help you do it in just 25 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 5 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

How to Draw an Angry Octopus

How to Draw an Angry Octopus

5 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the head of the octopus

How to Draw an Angry Octopus - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the tentacles step by step below

How to Draw an Angry Octopus - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the suckers on the tentacles

How to Draw an Angry Octopus - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the bubbles rising up

How to Draw an Angry Octopus - Step 4

5

Step 5

Color in the octopus

How to Draw an Angry Octopus - Step 5

Practice drawing all steps

How to Draw a Purple Octopus

How to Draw a Purple Octopus

5 steps

1

Step 1

Draw a circle

How to Draw a Purple Octopus - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add 2 eyes below the circle

How to Draw a Purple Octopus - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw tentacles around it

How to Draw a Purple Octopus - Step 3

4

Step 4

Add suckers on the tentacles

How to Draw a Purple Octopus - Step 4

5

Step 5

Don't forget to color the picture

How to Draw a Purple Octopus - Step 5

Practice drawing all steps

How to Draw a Chef Octopus

How to Draw a Chef Octopus

6 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the head of the octopus.

How to Draw a Chef Octopus - Step 1

2

Step 2

Next, draw the headband on it.

How to Draw a Chef Octopus - Step 2

3

Step 3

Then, draw the smiling face of the octopus.

How to Draw a Chef Octopus - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the tentacles of the octopus following these steps.

How to Draw a Chef Octopus - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the cooking tools and dishes of the octopus.

How to Draw a Chef Octopus - Step 5

6

Step 6

Color it in to make the picture more beautiful.

How to Draw a Chef Octopus - Step 6

Practice drawing all steps

Simple Octopus Drawing Tutorial

Simple Octopus Drawing Tutorial

4 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the head of the octopus

Simple Octopus Drawing Tutorial - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the tentacles following the steps below

Simple Octopus Drawing Tutorial - Step 2

3

Step 3

Give the octopus a face

Simple Octopus Drawing Tutorial - Step 3

4

Step 4

Don't forget to color the octopus

Simple Octopus Drawing Tutorial - Step 4

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus

5 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the head of the octopus

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus - Step 1

2

Step 2

Next, draw the creature's quirky face

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the giant tentacles

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the suckers of the octopus

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus - Step 4

5

Step 5

Let's color this picture! I hope this simple and cute octopus drawing tutorial helps you create a beautiful artwork.

Guide to Drawing a Giant Octopus - Step 5

Practice drawing all steps

▶Drawing tips

Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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