This 22-step guide will walk you through how to draw SpongeBob SquarePants with his excited expression and full-body pose. This cheerful version captures SpongeBob’s playful and energetic personality, the kind that makes every day in Bikini Bottom an adventure. His big smile, bright eyes, and open pose make this drawing a fun one to complete.
Key Points of SpongeBob’s Appearance
- Shape: Square sponge body with rounded corners.
- Face: Wide open mouth, big blue eyes, and visible front teeth.
- Outfit: White shirt, red tie, brown shorts, tall socks, and black shoes.
- Arms and Legs: Thin and flexible.
- Color: Bright yellow body with green sponge holes and pink tongue inside the mouth.
Once you finish this one, you might enjoy drawing his friends like Patrick Star, Plankton, Squidward, or Sandy to build your Bikini Bottom collection.
About This SpongeBob Drawing Guide
This tutorial follows the SketchOk step color system:
- Red: Lines added in the current step
- Black: Completed lines from previous steps
- Grey: Basic sketch outlines for proportions






















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