How to Draw a Crab: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a crab in 24 easy steps
A cheerful crab with two large open claws, jointed arms, an oval shell and three curved legs on each side.
Follow 24 guided strokes, one part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a crab, step by step
1Draw the oval shell
Draw the oval shell.
2Draw the left open claw
Draw the left open claw.
3Draw the right open claw
Draw the right open claw.
4Draw the upper left arm
Draw the upper left arm.
5Draw the upper right arm
Draw the upper right arm.
6Draw the lower left arm edge
Draw the lower left arm edge.
7Connect the upper left arm edge
Connect the upper left arm edge.
8Draw the lower right arm edge
Draw the lower right arm edge.
9Connect the upper right arm edge
Connect the upper right arm edge.
10Draw left leg 1
Draw left leg 1.
11Draw right leg 1
Draw right leg 1.
12Draw left leg 2
Draw left leg 2.
13Draw right leg 2
Draw right leg 2.
14Draw left leg 3
Draw left leg 3.
15Draw right leg 3
Draw right leg 3.
16Add the joint on left leg 1
Add the joint on left leg 1.
17Add the joint on right leg 1
Add the joint on right leg 1.
18Add the joint on left leg 2
Add the joint on left leg 2.
19Add the joint on right leg 2
Add the joint on right leg 2.
20Add the joint on left leg 3
Add the joint on left leg 3.
21Add the joint on right leg 3
Add the joint on right leg 3.
22Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
23Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
24Draw the happy smile
Draw the happy smile.
Time to color!
Try a coral red crab with lighter orange joints and dark eyes.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this crab?
- A cheerful crab with two large open claws, jointed arms, an oval shell and three curved legs on each side. The 24 steps separate the outline and details so you can focus on one part at a time.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and work through the steps at your own pace. You can also follow the guided strokes in the browser.
- What colors can I use for the crab?
- Try a coral red crab with lighter orange joints and dark eyes. You can choose your own palette too.
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