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ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Octopus

The octopus is an amazing sea creature. It has eight flexible tentacles that can move independently and have sensitive suction cups. Octopuses can easily camouflage their color and thus escape from a predator.

  1. Octopus — step 1

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    Step 1

    Draw a circle, this is a sketch of the head. From the circle, draw 6 curved lines, these are the tentacles

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  2. Octopus — step 2

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    Step 2

    Trace the circle from above to outline the head. Draw the first tentacle on the left, rounded at the end.

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  3. Octopus — step 3

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    Step 3

    Add a second tentacle, pointing downwards, with a smooth curve.

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  4. Octopus — step 4

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    Step 4

    Draw the third tentacle next to it, it also curves and curls at the end.

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  5. Octopus — step 5

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    Step 5

    Now add the fourth tentacle on the right, it is long and bends to the side.

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  6. Octopus — step 6

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    Step 6

    Draw the fifth tentacle, which is extended horizontally to the right.

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  7. Octopus — step 7

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    Step 7

    Draw the sixth tentacle, raised up and slightly curved. Now all 6 tentacles are ready. We can't see the other 2 tentacles, they are behind the octopus.

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  8. Octopus — step 8

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    Step 8

    Add eyes: two large circles with an iris, pupil, and highlights. Draw small eyelashes for a cute look.

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  9. Octopus — step 9

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    Step 9

    Add small details: eyebrows, cheeks, and a smile. The octopus has become cute and expressive.

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  10. Octopus — step 10

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    Step 10

    The drawing is complete, color it in according to the example.

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