Octopus drawings

Need help learning how to draw an octopus?

Our collection of octopus drawings offers inspiration and tips for all skill levels. From realistic to stylized, these examples showcase a variety of techniques and styles to inspire your own artwork.

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@Watercolor_Puppy_
I love drawing octopuses (or is it octopi?🤔)- all their curvy and twisted tentacles, and a variety of bright colours to choose from✨🐙🌈 Reference: Other- white gouache for the suction cups.
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@letha
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@KDW
While the giant highland octopus was driven to extinction in the 11th century, its legend would live on in a place called Loch Ness. Reference: pic of gian pacific octopus
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@Emily_T
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@Saint_Mellor
Octopus! One of my favorite creatures. 🐙
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@sp3c14Lk
Octo rock
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@meidraws
An octocolour octopus. 🤣 Reference: pin.it
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@royslittlescribbles
Rocktopus! ^^
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@HighPlainsGrifter
Reference: treehugger.com
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@bikobatanari
the octomop Reference: amazon.ca
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@kiwy
Close up 😵🐙
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@jkt
Mistress Ladypus (😂😂😭 thanks SerCuddles) Reference: google.com
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@Shimaa
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@Filemon
Replenishing my ink. referenced my own hand and my own ink bottle. Reference: didn't really copy any octopi from the web. took some basic colors as inspiration.
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@Arthur
Octopus
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@fairlawnbj
Octopus
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@Tonnyho
Octopus
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@Babyknows
A dumbo octopus... Reference: google.com

Octopus drawings with markers

Create bold, vibrant art with the ease and versatility of markers. From bold, graphic lines to delicate shading, let your creativity shine as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page.

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@tamileexyz
Octolady ^^
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@pooha
🐙🐙🐙 Reference: shutterstock.com
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@Leylahpanda
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@saundarya
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@letha
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@sp3c14Lk
Octo rock

Octopus drawings with colored pencils

Create stunning art with the versatility of colored pencils. From highly detailed, photorealistic images to loose, expressive drawings, let your creativity shine as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page.

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@Keith89
Pacific Octopus.
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@Arthur
Someone had to do it...... don't have nightmares !!!!
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@Barbol
Oh... Uh... Well, Cthulhu is almost a kind of giant octopus doped with cosmic steroids, no?
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@Sally
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@Breelily
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@Emily_T

Octopus drawings in ink

Create bold, dramatic art with the fluidity of ink. From sweeping brushstrokes to detailed line work, let your creativity flow as you explore the expressive possibilities of this medium.

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@mikrook
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@Dot9000
Octopus Reference: britannica.com
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@RammyArtworks
Diver Octopus 🐙
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@Jesseeker44
An octopus, up close and personal. Reference: Google images
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@Wiliane
A baby octopus #20minutesSeptember Reference: a picture from the www
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@NatGarcia
Made them a friend :)

Octopus drawings with oil pastels

Explore the expressive potential of oil pastel art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From bold, graphic lines to soft, blending techniques, let your creativity shine as you experiment with this medium.

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@mbear
Dory's favorite octopus, Hank.
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@Aditi_K94
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@arun7t
Octopus Reference: findingseaturtles.com
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@rhonakesson
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@JoJo92SA
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@sonya
I didn't draw with pencil I colored it the whole page with oil pastels then I took a file and etched out and colored the octopus and fish

Octopus drawings with pens

Explore the expressive potential of pen art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From delicate linework to bold, graphic illustrations, let your creativity shine as you experiment with this medium.

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@Elan28
A common octopus 🐙
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@eru
#octopus
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@andpie321
The blue ringed octopus is one of the worlds most venomous animals 🐙☣ Reference: Several references used
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@Shimaa
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@Dot9000
Octopus Reference: britannica.com
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@royslittlescribbles
Rocktopus! ^^

Octopus drawings in pencil

Dive into the world of pencil art and discover the endless creative possibilities. From detailed, photorealistic drawings to loose, expressive sketches, let your artistic vision take center stage as you experiment with this medium.

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@Hobbie
This cute little octopus is called, Adorabilis. Reference: featuredcreature.com
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@Keith89
Pacific Octopus.
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@mikrook
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@Barbol
Oh... Uh... Well, Cthulhu is almost a kind of giant octopus doped with cosmic steroids, no?
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@andpie321
The blue ringed octopus is one of the worlds most venomous animals 🐙☣ Reference: Several references used
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@Jesseeker44
An octopus, up close and personal. Reference: Google images

Octopus drawings with soft pastels

Experience the vibrant, creamy texture of soft pastels as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From bright, bold strokes to soft, blending techniques, let your creativity flow with this versatile medium.

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@Tristan_M
Blue Ringed Octopus 🐙
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@joseunico
Octo....elephant
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@anymuttwilldo
Glowing sucker octopus Reference: shellmuseum.org
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@chirp
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@Mimmismimmi
My favourite animal 🐙❤️
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@WhovianFemme

Octopus drawings in watercolor

Let your creativity flow with the vibrant, fluid medium of watercolor painting. From bold, expressive brushstrokes to delicate, subtle gradations, bring your artistic vision to life on the page and discover the endless possibilities of this medium.

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@YuHong
Study some street food : mini octopus sticks. ☺ Meanly play around with colors . It was quite fun. Heh☺
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@Watercolor_Puppy_
I love drawing octopuses (or is it octopi?🤔)- all their curvy and twisted tentacles, and a variety of bright colours to choose from✨🐙🌈 Reference: Other- white gouache for the suction cups.
m
@meidraws
An octocolour octopus. 🤣 Reference: pin.it
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@kiwy
Close up 😵🐙
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@fairlawnbj
Octopus
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@Babyknows
A dumbo octopus... Reference: google.com

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