How to Draw an Octopus: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw an octopus in 30 easy steps
A smiling octopus with a round head, eight individually drawn curling arms and small round suckers.
Follow 30 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 an octopus, step by step
1Draw the round head
Draw the round head.
2Draw left arm 1, curving around its tip
Draw left arm 1, curving around its tip.
3Draw right arm 1, curving around its tip
Draw right arm 1, curving around its tip.
4Draw left arm 2, curving around its tip
Draw left arm 2, curving around its tip.
5Draw right arm 2, curving around its tip
Draw right arm 2, curving around its tip.
6Draw left arm 3, curving around its tip
Draw left arm 3, curving around its tip.
7Draw right arm 3, curving around its tip
Draw right arm 3, curving around its tip.
8Draw left arm 4, curving around its tip
Draw left arm 4, curving around its tip.
9Draw right arm 4, curving around its tip
Draw right arm 4, curving around its tip.
10Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
11Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
12Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
13Add sucker 1 on left arm 1
Add sucker 1 on left arm 1.
14Add sucker 1 on right arm 1
Add sucker 1 on right arm 1.
15Add sucker 2 on left arm 1
Add sucker 2 on left arm 1.
16Add sucker 2 on right arm 1
Add sucker 2 on right arm 1.
17Add sucker 3 on left arm 1
Add sucker 3 on left arm 1.
18Add sucker 3 on right arm 1
Add sucker 3 on right arm 1.
19Add sucker 1 on left arm 2
Add sucker 1 on left arm 2.
20Add sucker 1 on right arm 2
Add sucker 1 on right arm 2.
21Add sucker 2 on left arm 2
Add sucker 2 on left arm 2.
22Add sucker 2 on right arm 2
Add sucker 2 on right arm 2.
23Add sucker 1 on left arm 3
Add sucker 1 on left arm 3.
24Add sucker 1 on right arm 3
Add sucker 1 on right arm 3.
25Add sucker 2 on left arm 3
Add sucker 2 on left arm 3.
26Add sucker 2 on right arm 3
Add sucker 2 on right arm 3.
27Add sucker 1 on left arm 4
Add sucker 1 on left arm 4.
28Add sucker 1 on right arm 4
Add sucker 1 on right arm 4.
29Add sucker 2 on left arm 4
Add sucker 2 on left arm 4.
30Add sucker 2 on right arm 4
Add sucker 2 on right arm 4.
Time to color!
Try a lilac or pink octopus with lighter pink suckers 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 octopus?
- A smiling octopus with a round head, eight individually drawn curling arms and small round suckers. The 30 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 octopus?
- Try a lilac or pink octopus with lighter pink suckers and dark eyes. You can choose your own palette too.
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