How to Draw a Squid
Want to learn how to draw how to draw a squid? This tutorial will help you do it in just 36 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 a Cartoon Squid
8 steps
Draw the Head
Start by sketching the basic shape of the squid's body and head. It resembles a rounded trapezoid with a slightly pointed top.
Draw the Face
Add facial features. Draw two small circles for the eyes and a short horizontal line for the mouth.
Add More Tentacles
Add two more tentacles extending down between the first two long tentacles.
Draw the Remaining Tentacles
Draw the last two tentacles extending down between the newly added tentacles.
Color Your Drawing
Color the squid. The body and tentacles are light purple, the eyes are black, and the suckers are a darker purple.
How to Draw a Cute Blue Squid Simply
7 steps
Start with the Body
First, draw the main shape of the squid's head and body, resembling a round bell or a teardrop with a slightly flattened top.
Draw the Eyes
Draw two large circles for the eyes, positioned at the front of the head. Inside each circle, draw a smaller circle for the pupil and add a tiny circle inside the pupil for a highlight.
Create the Mouth
Below the eyes, draw a simple curve to represent the squid's smiling mouth.
Sketch Short Tentacles
At the bottom edge of the body, draw a series of short wavy lines to indicate the tentacles or shorter arms. There should be about 6-8 tentacles like this.
Add Long Tentacles
From the middle bottom of the body, draw two longer, more prominent tentacles extending downward. These tentacles usually have a slightly wider tip, resembling paddles.
Color the Drawing
Color the body and tentacles light blue, keep the whites of the eyes white, and use a darker blue or black for the pupils. Add a little soft highlight to the pupils.
Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing a Cute Pink Squid
7 steps
Start with the Body
Begin by drawing a rounded triangle. The top should be slightly pointed, and the bottom rounder with a gentle inward curve.
Add the Top Fins
On the two upper edges of the triangle body, draw small, wavy fins that resemble ears.
Draw the Eyes
Draw two large, oval eyes at the top of the body. Add eyelashes above each eye. Inside each eye, draw a smaller black circle for the pupil and a tiny white circle for a highlight.
Create the Mouth
Below the eyes, draw a small, stylized 'w' shape to create a cute smiling mouth.
Sketch the Arms
At the bottom of the body, draw a series of wavy shapes that resemble arms extending downward.
Add Long Tentacles with Clubs
From the middle bottom, draw two long, thin tentacles extending downward. At the end of each tentacle, draw a round shape, like a spoon, representing the club tentacles.
Color Your Drawing
Color the squid with a bright pink. Use a darker pink for the inside of the club tentacles and black for the pupils and eyelashes. Leave the bright part of the eyes white.
Guide to Drawing a Simple Red Squid
7 steps
Start with the Body
Begin by drawing the main shape of the squid's mantle (body), which is a teardrop or tall, round bell shape.
Add Side Fins
Add clear side fins by drawing curves on both sides of the upper mantle, connecting to the main body.
Draw the Eyes
Draw two large circles for the eyes, positioned below the mantle. Inside each circle, draw a smaller circle for the pupil and a small white circle for a highlight.
Create the Mouth
Below the eyes, draw a small circle with a smaller circle inside to represent the siphon or mouth area.
Draw Longer Arms
On both sides below the body, draw two long, wavy arms with rounded tips curving slightly upwards.
Add Shorter Arms
Add a few shorter, wavy arms extending down from below the body, between the longer arms.
Color the Drawing
Color the entire squid with a deep red or pinkish-red. Use a lighter color for the inside of the siphon/mouth. Color the pupil black and leave the highlight of the eyes white.
How to Draw a Cute Light Blue Squid
7 steps
Start with the Body
First, draw the main body shape of the squid. It should be tall, slightly triangular or teardrop-shaped with a pointed top and a wavy or rounded bottom.
Add Side Fins
Add two large, curved fins on either side of the mantle, starting near the top point and extending down along the sides of the body.
Draw the Head
Below the mantle, draw a clear circle or oval for the head, where the eyes will be.
Draw the Eyes
Inside the head circle, draw two large circles for the eyes. Inside each eye, draw a smaller circle for the pupil.
Create the Mouth
Between and slightly below the eyes, draw a small upward curve to form a smiling mouth.
Add Tentacles
From the bottom edge of the head circle, draw a series of wavy arms or tentacles that taper down and out. There should be about six tentacles, with slightly varying lengths.
Color the Drawing
Color the entire squid light blue. Fill the pupils of the eyes completely black, leaving the rest of the eyes white.
▶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.
