Mr. Krabs Drawing
In this drawing lesson, we will focus on creating Mr. Krabs from the SpongeBob series. You will learn how each part of the character comes together on paper. Expect a clear, step-by-step approach that will help you understand the drawing process.
We will begin by outlining basic shapes. This foundational strategy allows us to only worry about one part at a time. The emphasis will be on having fun and making some observations along the way. Get ready to use color after completing the outlines.
You will gain insights on how each section of Mr. Krabs works together. We will dig deeper than just simple outlines, especially regarding his shirt’s collar and belt buckle. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding and a finished drawing you can be proud of.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
In this lesson, we will analyze the drawing of Mr. Krabs with a focus on color and structure. We will break down each part step-by-step. You will learn how specific colors enhance the look. Each section, head, eyes, nose, mouth, shirt, arms, legs, and belt, will receive attention. This approach ensures you grasp how everything fits together and the nuances of shading and color application. Let’s get started and create your own version of Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Head

Begin by drawing a curved line to outline Mr. Krabs’s head.
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Attach the Eyes

Form Mr. Krabs’ tall, elongated eyes to the top of his head. Add circles to draw his pupils. Then, outline his eyelashes. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Add the Nose

Add Mr. Krabs’ wavy, pointy nose.
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Form the Mouth

Form the outline of Mr. Krabs’ mouth. Next, attach his upper teeth. Then, draw his tongue.
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Draw the Shirt

Draw the outline of Mr. Krabs’ shirt and form the triangular shape of his shirt’s collar. Then, outline his under shirt by making a pointed line in between the collar.
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Attach the Arms

Attach the sleeves of Mr. Krabs’ shirt. Next, form his thin arms. Then, draw his big claws as shown.
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Form the Legs

Outline Mr. Krabs’ pants and draw the pointed shape of his legs similar to the illustration.
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Draw the Belt

Draw the rectangular buckle of his belt. Then, outline the belt strap along the top part of his pants.
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Color the Mr. Krabs Drawing

Time to add some color to our drawing of Mr. Krabs from the classic show Spongebob Squarepants! First, color the pupils of his eyes with black, and the sclera with light green. Now, fill in the eyelashes, nose and the inside of his mouth with dark red. Use pink for his tongue. Then, color the teeth snd undershirt white. Shade his shirt light blue and his pants light purple. Use black for his belt strap, and yellow for the belt buckle. Finally, shade his head, arms, claws and legs with a bright red crayon.
Mr. Krabs Drawing PDF Download
Be sure to check out the resource provided below. It contains all the drawing steps along with some additional material, including a coloring book page. You have the option to preview or download the PDF for your future reference.
