Among the colorful and memorable characters of Bikini Bottom, Mr. Krabs stands out with his unmistakable love for money and his iconic Krusty Krab restaurant. Whether you’re a budding artist or someone looking to perfect your skills, our guide will help you capture the essence of this stingy crab. And who knows? Maybe after drawing him, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for how to draw other SpongeBob characters too!
Getting to Know Mr. Krabs
- Appearance: Mr. Krabs is a short, portly red crab with tall eyestalks, a crinkled nose, large claws, and short pointy legs. His shell features distinct spikes at the back of his neck.
- Attire: This seafaring crab is often associated with sailor or pirate aesthetics. He dons a light blue shirt, purple pants with a black belt, and is frequently accompanied by sea-shanty sailor tunes when he makes an appearance.
- Character Context: When you think of Mr. Krabs, the imagery of the Krusty Krab, his whale daughter Pearl, and his never-ending feud with Plankton over the Krabby Patty secret formula might come to mind. Including elements like the Krusty Krab sign or a tiny Plankton can add context to your drawing.
About the Drawing Guide
In this guide, you’ll find a 9-step process that begins with constructing a basic proportion sketch. Keep the following color cues in mind:
- Red Color: Focus on this! It represents the current step you’re working on.
- Black Color: This showcases the lines you’ve drawn in the previous steps.
- Grey Color: Use this as a guide for your basic sketch.
The final step allows artists the choice to ink their sketch. Once done, it’s crucial to wait for the ink to dry before gently erasing the initial pencil lines to avoid smudging.
Now that you know how to draw Mr. Krabs, it would be great to see what you came up with. The pinned version of this tutorial on Pinterest has a comments section where people drop their finished drawings, and other artists working through the same guide actually see them there, which makes it a nice little spot to share your work. You can also follow along with SketchOk on Facebook for new guide updates, or sign up for the weekly email digest using the form at the top of this page.