How to Draw a Squid

Ink-redible artists, assemble! We’re about to dive deep into the world of drawing to learn how to draw a squid. Squid is a type of sea creature that is part of the mollusk family, which also includes snails and clams. In this simple guide, we’ll show you how to draw this interesting mollusk of the seas. Get ready and let’s dive in.

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Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Coloring Supplies

Perfect For:

  • Kids
  • Newbies

How to Draw a Squid

  • Start by drawing an elongated, teardrop-shaped body, with the pointed end facing upwards.
  • At the wider end of the teardrop shape, draw two large, round eyes with pupils.
  • Sketch a triangular shape beneath the eyes for the squid’s mantle.
  • Draw eight long, wavy arms extending from the lower part of the mantle. Add small, rounded suckers on the inner side of each arm.
  • Add two longer, thinner tentacles, also with suckers, that extend from the center of the mantle.
  • Draw a triangular fin at the top of the teardrop-shaped body, with curved edges.
  • Add details like shading, texture on the body, and highlights in the eyes to make the squid look more realistic.

Easy Squid Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial

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Great job, squid squad!

You’ve reached the end of this tutorial on how to draw a squid.

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

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👇 Don’t Forget to Check Other Animals of the Decapod Family 👇

👇 Also, Don’t Forget to Check Other Animals of the Mollusk Family 👇

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