How to Draw a Baby Octopus (Easy Step by Step)
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A baby octopus is a friendly mix of simple shapes: one big dome for the head and lots of wavy lines for arms. The curly tips and the round cheeks make it look sweet and a little bit silly. Once you can draw a curl, you can finish this whole guide.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a baby octopus step by step
How to Draw a Baby Octopus · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Head and outer arms
Start with a big rounded dome for the head, like an upside-down bowl. At the bottom corners, pinch the line in a little, then sweep it outward into two long arms that each end in a tiny curl.
Step 2: Left inner arms
Draw three long wavy lines hanging down from under the head, on the left side of the middle. Finish the end of each one with a small curl, like a question mark.
Step 3: Right inner arms
Now draw three wavy arms on the right side of the middle to match the left ones. Curl the tip of each one at the bottom.
Step 4: Eyes and smile
Place two round dots for eyes on the head, one on the left and one on the right. Halfway between them and a bit lower, draw a small curved smile.
Step 5: Rosy cheeks
Draw a small oval on each side of the face, just below and outside each eye.
Step 6: Little spots
Dot a few tiny spots on the arms with the tip of your pencil. Put some on the outer arms and some on the inner arms.
Step 7: Floating bubbles
Up in the top right corner, draw one bigger circle. Add a smaller circle just above and to the right of it, like bubbles floating up.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your baby octopus? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby whale or how to draw a baby dolphin next.
Tips for drawing a baby octopus
- Draw the head dome first and leave plenty of room underneath, because the arms need space to wiggle.
- Sketch each inner arm as a slow S shape before you press hard, then add the curl at the very end. The curls are the trickiest part, so practice one on scrap paper first.
- Try to keep the left and right arms about the same length so your octopus looks balanced. Draw three inner arms on each side, plus one outer arm on each side.
Free baby octopus coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baby octopus coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your baby octopus drawing
Soft purple, pink, or orange look lovely for the body, with pink cheeks and light blue bubbles. For a creative twist, give each arm a different color to make a rainbow octopus.
Baby octopus fun fact for kids
An octopus has three hearts and blue blood. Two hearts send blood to the gills, and the third sends it to the rest of the body.
Questions about drawing a baby octopus
What shapes do I need to draw a baby octopus?
You need a big dome for the head, small ovals for the cheeks, dots for the eyes and spots, and circles for the bubbles. The arms are long wavy lines with a curl at the end.
How do I make my octopus look cuter?
Set the eyes wide apart and put a small smile between them. Add round cheeks just below and outside the eyes, and finish every arm with a little curl.
How do I draw the curly tips of the arms?
Draw the arm down, then turn the line to one side and swing it up into a small hook shape. Imagine drawing the letter J or a tiny question mark.
