How to Draw a Lobster

Hey there, claw-some artists! It’s time to get cracking on learning how to draw a lobster.

Grab your pencils and let’s dive into this fun and engaging tutorial because things are about to get a little pinchy!

If you’re excited like to start drawing this beautiful lobster, then let’s not lose any more time.

how to draw a lobster final drawing

Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Coloring Supplies

Perfect For:

  • Kids
  • Newbies

How to Draw a Lobster

Easy Lobster Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial

Step 1 – Begin with shaping the pointy head of the lobster.

how to draw a lobster step 1

Step 2 – Sketch a rounded rectangular shape for the animal’s upper body segment.

how to draw a lobster step 2

Step 3 – Add a segmented texture along the length of the body by drawing curved lines

how to draw a lobster step 3

Step 4 – Add a rounded shape to form the lobster’s lower body segment.

how to draw a lobster step 4

Step 5 – For the tail, create a fan-like shape at the end of the body, consisting of several overlapping segments, each with a pointed end.

how to draw a lobster step 5

Step 6 – Draw the animal’s front legs segment and carpus.

how to draw a lobster step 6

Step 7 – Sketch two large, curved claws at the front of the body, with smaller, jagged edges inside to represent the lobster’s pincers.

how to draw a lobster step 7

Step 8 – Add two round eyes with pupils on the head, followed by two long, thin antennae extending from the top of the head.

how to draw a lobster step 8

Step 9 – Draw one pair of legs along the body of the lobster.

how to draw a lobster step 9

Step 10 – Draw the same shapes as below to form the lobster’s middle legs.

how to draw a lobster step 10

Step 11 – Complete your drawing by adding the lobster’s small back legs.

how to draw a lobster step 11

Lobsteriffic! You’ve just learned how to draw a lobster, and I tell you, your parents will be absolutely shell-shocked by your talent. Way to go, lobster legends!

We’ve reached the end of this tutorial on how to draw a lobster.

final sketch-how to draw a lobster

Your final sketch should like the image above. Now you can add some colors to make your drawing more realistic.

👇 Don’t Forget to Check Other Sea Animals 👇

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About the Lobster

Lobster is a type of seafood that people like to eat. It has a hard, armored body and two big claws. It’s usually a dark red or brown color and can be found in the ocean. Lobsters are bottom dwellers, which means they live on the ocean floor, and they like to hide in rocks and crevices.

They are also nocturnal, which means they are active at night. People like to eat lobster because it has a sweet and tender meat that is delicious. Kids would find lobsters interesting because of their unique appearance and their role as a popular food.

They can learn about the different parts of a lobster and how it is caught and prepared for eating.