How to Draw Plankton
Welcome, aspiring artists! In today’s lesson, we will focus on how you can draw your own Plankton cartoon character (from SpongeBob SquarePants).
You will learn through step-by-step instructions that make the process clear. We will first outline the essential shapes and then add details and colors. Don’t worry if things get a bit messy; erasing overlapping lines will help polish your work.
We’ll emphasize key parts of the drawing, such as the cartoon body shape, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, antennas, arms, and legs. Each of these elements is crucial for capturing plankton’s unique character. Let’s get started and make your drawing come together in no time!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
In this lesson, we will break down how you can draw Plankton from the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants in a step by step manner. Start with basic shapes, then add details and colors. Focus on key features like the body shape, facial expressions, and antennas. These elements define Plankton’s character. Erasing overlapping lines will help refine your final piece. Now, let’s get our materials ready and jump right into drawing!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Body
Start by drawing an elongated shape to outline Plankton’s body.
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Add the Eyebrow
Add Plankton’s thick eyebrow by creating a curving rectangular shape.
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Draw the Eye
Outline the eye by making a large circle. Then, add a smaller circle for his pupil.
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Form the Mouth
Form the outline of Plankton’s mouth wide open.
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Add the Teeth and Tongue
Draw Plankton’s top and bottom teeth, and outline his tongue.
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Attach the Antennas
Attach Plankton’s thin, pointy antennas. Then, add short, rectangles along the antennas. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Draw the Arms
Draw Plankton’s raised arms, and closed fists.
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Attach the Legs
Attach Plankton’s short legs below his body.
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Add Color to the Plankton Drawing
First, fill in the eye with light yellow, and then pupil with red. Add a small white oval shine on his pupil. Now, color the eyebrow with black. Next, shade the teeth white, and the tongue with pink. Then, use a dark red for his mouth. Color the antennas with a very dark shade of green. Finally, color his body with green.
How to Draw Plankton PDF Download
Be sure to check the link below to either view or download the PDF of this drawing lesson. It provides a printable resource on how to draw Plankton and includes a coloring page with outlines along with an extension exercise designed to inspire creativity in children.