How To Draw Mr. Krabs From SpongeBob SquarePants: 15 Steps

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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants PDF download Download Article Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 116,957 times.

Do you like the show SpongeBob SquarePants? If so, here is your chance to draw that cheap, lousy boss of the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs. All you have to do is follow these simple steps and don't worry, it won't cost you a thing!

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 2:

Drawing a Close Up

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  1. Step 1 Draw a small inverted cone shape. 1 Draw a small inverted cone shape.
  2. Step 2 Draw two long and thin protruding ovals for the eyes. 2 Draw two long and thin protruding ovals for the eyes. Add 3 small ellipse shape on each eye for his eyelashes. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Draw the wavy long nose and three bumps at the back of his head. 3 Draw the wavy long nose and three bumps at the back of his head.
  4. Step 4 Add details to the face like circular pupils on the eye and curve line for a smiling mouth. 4 Add details to the face like circular pupils on the eye and curve line for a smiling mouth. Draw small details of his shirt like the collar and undershirt.
  5. Step 5 Finalize your drawing and erase unnecessary lines. 5 Finalize your drawing and erase unnecessary lines.
  6. Step 6 Colour your drawing. 6 Colour your drawing.
  7. Step 7 Try drawing Mr Krabs’ other facial expressions. 7 Try drawing Mr Krabs’ other facial expressions.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 2:

Drawing the Full Body

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  1. Step 1 Draw large inverted cone shape, this will be the body. 1 Draw large inverted cone shape, this will be the body.
  2. Step 2 Draw two circles at the left and right side of the body, this will be the hands. 2 Draw two circles at the left and right side of the body, this will be the hands.
  3. Step 3 Connect the hands and the body with thin arms bent at the middle. 3 Connect the hands and the body with thin arms bent at the middle. Bellow the body draw two small "v" shapes for the feet.
  4. Step 4 Add details to the face. 4 Add details to the face. Draw the long eyes, long wavy nose, 3 bumps on the back of the head and curved line for the mouth.
  5. Step 5 Draw Mr Krabs outfit. 5 Draw Mr Krabs outfit. His shirt and pants with the belt.
  6. Step 6 Draw the bumps on his crab hands using short curved strokes. 6 Draw the bumps on his crab hands using short curved strokes.
  7. Step 7 Finalize your drawing and erase unnecessary lines. 7 Finalize your drawing and erase unnecessary lines.
  8. Step 8 Colour your drawing. 8 Colour your drawing.
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  • Question How can I draw him so that he looks exactly like in the cartoon? Community Answer Community Answer Try tracing him. Print out a picture of Mr. Krabs, and tape it to a bright window. Place a sheet of white, printer paper over the picture, and trace it with a pencil. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 8 Helpful 26
  • Question I keep messing up while drawing with my pencil and when I erase, you can still see what mistakes I did. How can I fix this? Community Answer Community Answer There's only two ways to really prevent this, and that's by drawing either really, really lightly or by drawing digitally. To minimize it, try using special drawing pencils and erasers. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 6 Helpful 19
  • Question How do I draw Mr. Krabs being annoyed? Community Answer Community Answer Add wrinkles under his eyes, make him squinting with a half frown, his arms limp and his eyes leaning a little down. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 15
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 116,957 times. 116 votes - 69% Co-authors: 34 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 116,957 Categories: Featured Articles | Drawing Animated Characters In other languages Portuguese Spanish
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    "Oh yeah, Mr. Krabs!"
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