How to Draw a Lobster (Easy Step by Step)
A lobster is a fun drawing because it is mostly simple shapes you already know. You will use a rounded shape for the head, a long tapering tail with stripes, and two big round claws. Add a few curvy lines and short sticks, and your lobster is ready to pinch.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a lobster step by step
How to Draw a Lobster · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The head
Draw a tall, rounded shape in the middle of your page for the head and chest, with a flat-ish bottom. Add two short little lines sticking up from the top for the eye stalks.
Step 3: The tail
Under the head, draw a line down from each bottom corner, getting a little closer together as they go. Finish with a small rounded tip at the bottom.
Step 4: Tail stripes
Draw two gentle curved lines across the tail, from one side to the other. Each one should smile downward.
Step 5: Tail fins
At the bottom of the tail, draw a small leaf shape on the left and another on the right. They look like two little paddles.
Step 6: Long arms
Start at each side of the head, near the top, and draw one long, slightly bent line going up and out. Make both arms about the same length.
Step 7: Big claws
At the end of each arm, draw a big round shape. Cut a small notch out of the top so it looks like a pinching claw.
Step 8: Long antennae
From the top of the head, draw two long curved lines that sweep up and away from each other, like a gentle letter V.
Step 9: Little legs
On each side of the head, near the bottom, draw three short lines pointing out and down. Make them like little sticks, like a comb.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your lobster? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a seashell or how to draw an anchor next.
Tips for drawing a lobster
- Draw the head first and make it tall, because the arms, antennae, and legs all connect to it.
- The claws are the trickiest part. Draw a round shape first, then cut a small notch out of the top.
- Make the tail stripes curve downward like smiles, and keep both fins about the same size.
Free lobster coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this lobster 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 lobster drawing
Try red and orange for a classic lobster, or go for a deep blue-green like a real ocean lobster. For a twist, give your lobster rainbow stripes on its tail.
Lobster fun fact for kids
Lobsters in the ocean are usually blue-green or brown, and they turn bright red only after they are cooked. Lobsters also shed their shells many times as they grow bigger.
Questions about drawing a lobster
What shapes do I need to draw a lobster?
You need a tall rounded shape for the head, a long tapering tail, two round shapes for the claws, and a few curved and straight lines for the arms, legs, and antennae.
How do I make my lobster look cuter?
Make the claws extra big and round. Short, tiny legs and a little striped tail also make a lobster look friendly.
How do I draw the lobster claws?
Draw a big round shape at the end of each arm. Then cut a small notch into the top, like a mouth that is open and ready to pinch.
