Draw Kraken
Dive into the exciting world of drawing and discover how to sketch a kraken with this super fun lesson! Did you know, krakens are legendary sea monsters from stories of the past?
Follow the cool and easy 9 drawing steps to become a kraken-drawing pro. You’ll nail down the basics in no time!
Guess what? This lesson is a breeze, taking only about 30 minutes. And here’s the cherry on top – there’s a PDF waiting for you at the end of the lesson. Print it out or download it – your choice! Inside the PDF, you’ll find a “coloring book” page with just the line art. Grab your brightest crayons or coolest markers, especially if you’re a little artist in need of some extra guidance.
Let’s dive into the world of krakens, these legendary sea creatures from the stories of the past, and unleash your creative sea monster masterpiece!
Ready, set, draw!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Kraken Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This post will teach you how to draw a kraken monster. We will pay attention to the shapes of each area and types of lines drawn ensuring that the artwork looks correct.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Body
Start by forming the mantle-like body of the Kraken, similar to a squid’s, by drawing a curved line.
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Outline The Top Part Of The Eyes
Now, draw two curved lines to form the top part of the Kraken’s eyes.
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Form The Eyes
Next, draw a U-shaped outline for each eyeball. Add an oval shape for the iris. Then, draw two curved lines to form the lower eyelids.
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Attach The Tentacles
Attach two enormous curling tentacles to the Kraken’s body.
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Outline The Suckers
Draw the wavy outline of the suckers on the underside of the tentacles
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Add More Tentacles
Form three more long tentacles similar to the previous step.
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Form The Arms
Add thin arms attached to the body of the Kraken.
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Add Texture To The Body
Draw small ovals all over the Kraken’s body to add texture!
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Complete The Kraken Drawing
Add a pop of color to our drawing of a Kraken! First, fill in the eyes with a black crayon, and the iris with a menacing red crayon. Next, color the suckers on the underside of the tentacles with a yellow crayon. Then, fill in the body of the Kraken with shades of blue.
Draw Kraken PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Kraken. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!
Great drawing