How to Draw a Crab

Animals

How to Draw a Crab

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a crab? This tutorial will help you do it in just 26 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 3 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

How to Draw a Realistic Crab

How to Draw a Realistic Crab

7 steps

1

Step 1

Draw a curve to create the top part of the crab shell.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 1

2

Step 2

Complete the upper edge of the crab shell with jagged details.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add round spots to create the crab's eyes.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw a claw on the left side.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw a claw on the right side.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the crab's legs.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 6

7

Step 7

Color the crab red.

How to Draw a Realistic Crab - Step 7

Practice drawing all steps

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab

10 steps

1

Step 1

Draw two circles to create the crab's eyes.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add details to the crab's eyes, draw the iris.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the pupil of the eye.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the body of the crab.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the crab's mouth.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the two joints of the raised claws.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw the two claw arms.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 7

8

Step 8

Draw the joints of the crab's legs.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 8

9

Step 9

Continue drawing the leg joints to complete.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 9

10

Step 10

Color the drawing.

How to Draw a Cartoon Crab - Step 10

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab.

9 steps

1

Step 1

Draw a curved line in a semicircle shape to create the bottom of the crab's shell.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the top of the crab's shell with some jagged details.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add details to the middle of the crab's shell.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the crab's apron.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the crab's two eyes.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the joints of the two claws.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw the two crab claws.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 7

8

Step 8

Draw the crab's legs.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 8

9

Step 9

Color the drawing.

Guide to Drawing a Basic Crab. - Step 9

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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