This tutorial will show you how to draw Mr. Krabs, the owner of the Krusty Krab from the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon series.

How to Draw Mr. Krabs: Introduction

Mr. Krabs appears as an anthropomorphic crab dressed in a shirt and pants. He has very long, elongated eyes, large claws, and a relatively bulky body with small legs. These are the distinctive features we will focus on in this tutorial on how to draw Mr. Krabs.

We will use simple steps in this lesson, avoiding excessive detail, but I will show you how to achieve the maximum recognizability and authenticity of Mr. Krabs. The goal is to convey his key characteristics without overcomplicating the process, making it easy to follow for kids and beginners.

As a bonus, this article will end with an additional lesson on how to draw Mr. Krabs in a completely different style. Combining these two lessons will give you a comprehensive guide on how to recreate this beloved character from the iconic cartoon.

Together, these two tutorials will provide you with a detailed understanding of how to draw Mr. Krabs, both in a simplified form and in a unique artistic style.

Mr. Krabs Drawing Tutorial

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 40 minutes

How to Draw Mr. Krabs

Sketch the basic body shape.
Let’s start this tutorial on how to draw Mr. Krabs’ by sketching the body and head shape, which is a rounded triangle. The shape should be wider at the bottom and slightly narrower at the top. Make sure the corners of the triangle are rounded.
Draw Mr. Krabs’ eyes.
Now, draw two long, slightly curved shapes coming out from the top of Mr. Krabs’ head to represent his eyes or antennae. Add small ovals at the tips of each eyes for the pupil. Next, detail the eyes of Mr. Krabs by sketching eyelashes using short curved lines.
Draw the nose and mouth of Mr. Krabs.
Then, draw the nose of Mr. Krabs by sketching a zigzag shape. Create a small curved line just under the nose for the smile. The nose should taper smoothly towards the end. Next, draw the ridge at the back of the character using a couple of small pointed shapes.
Add the collar and shirt sleeves.
Now, add the collar of Mr. Krabs’ shirt by drawing a jagged line and a couple of triangles just below the mouth. After that, draw the sleeves with a couple of small shapes. Then, draw a horizontal line for the top edge of the pants at the middle of the belly.
Draw the arms and claws of Mr. Krabs.
First, sketch the arms of the character with simple angular lines. The arms should be bent at the elbows. Then, draw his large claws. The claws of Mr. Krabs should be big and triangular, with jagged edges to resemble a crab’s claw.
Add the belt and detail the pants.
Add a couple of simple horizontal lines across the character’s torso to represent the belt line. Then, draw the buckle in the center by sketching a rectangular shape. Next, add a couple of vertical lines near the waistband to create the appearance of pant folds or seams.
Sketch the legs of the character.
Extend two rectangular shapes from the bottom of the pants, giving the impression that they are shiver and wide. Then, sketch two simple rounded shapes for the legs under the pants. Don’t try to give the legs too complex look. Keep them simple and cartoonish.
Erase the guidelines.
In this step, clean up your Mr. Krabs drawing by erasing any unnecessary guidelines you used to help position the arms, legs, and torso. Additionally, you can adjust the shapes of the character’s body parts to give the drawing finishes look.
Color Mr. Krabs.
Color his body and claws in a bright red to give him a characteristic appearance. For the eyes, color the whites of the eyes, leaving the pupils black. His shirt should be blue, and his pants should be a light blue or teal color. Color the belt black or brown with a yellow or golden buckle.

Alternative Mr. Krabs Drawing Tutorial

This tutorial on drawing Mr. Krabs demonstrates more simplified, step-by-step method to create the character. Unlike the first tutorial, which uses more detailed proportions, this method begins with basic shapes and progressively adds Mr. Krabs’ defining features, such as his claws, antennae, and clothing.

Start this simplified tutorial on how to draw Mr. Krabs by sketching a simple triangle shape for the body of Mr. Krabs, making it slightly rounded at the bottom. From there, add the claws by drawing large, jagged shapes extending from the body. Once the claws are in place, move on to the arms, adding simple lines and curves to complete the upper limbs.

After that, draw the pants and belt by adding basic rectangular shapes with a few lines to indicate the waistband and belt details. For the head, draw two vertical eyes with small pupils at the top, and then add the nose and mouth. Finish off by drawing the short legs. Finally, erase unnecessary guidelines and add color to the Mr. Krabs drawing. Use red for his body and claws, blue for his pants, and black for the belt.

Mr.Krabs Worksheets

Conclusion

So, how can we make this tutorial on how to draw Mr. Krabs even more interesting and educational? Of course, by making it a bit more challenging. To do this, try drawing an interesting background for Mr. Krabs, such as the interior of his Krusty Krab restaurant. You could also add other characters, like drawing SpongeBob standing at the stove next to Mr. Krabs. Or, you could draw Patrick, another beloved character from the series.

Additionally, don’t forget to explore the character drawing guides on my website. In the various sections of my site, you’ll find lessons on drawing superheroes, comic book characters, cartoon figures, and even characters from a variety of movies. These resources will help you elevate your character creation skills to the next level.