Draw an Octopus: Live Guided Drawing

Let’s draw an octopus

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Prefer paper? See the printable step-by-step octopus tutorial.

Draw an Octopus Online, One Part at a Time

A smiling octopus with a round head, eight individually drawn curling arms and small round suckers.

Build the drawing in 30 guided strokes. Each step focuses on one part, a section of the outline, or one small detail. The on-screen guide shows which line to draw next.

Try a lilac or pink octopus with lighter pink suckers and dark eyes. After drawing, tap the regions to color your picture.

How many steps are in this octopus drawing?: There are 30 guided steps, with separate strokes for the main parts and details.
Can we use this drawing on paper?: Yes. Open the matching step-by-step tutorial to follow with a pencil or crayon, or draw directly in the browser.
What colors can we choose?: Try a lilac or pink octopus with lighter pink suckers and dark eyes. Feel free to use your own colors too.

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