Learn how to draw a lobster from a top view by starting with simple shapes and gradually adding details to create a realistic sea creature.

Step 1:

Outline the lobster’s width and height, then draw the shape of its cephalothorax.

Short tip: Keep the shape symmetrical by lightly sketching a center guideline first.

Step 2:

Draw the lobster’s abdomen and add lines to guide the antennas.

Short tip: Make the abdomen slightly longer than the head section for correct proportions.

Step 3:

Mark where the lobster’s legs, claws, and tail fin will go using guidelines.

Short tip: Light guidelines help keep both sides of the lobster balanced.

Step 4:

Draw the lobster’s claws, food-handling appendages, and abdomen segments.

Short tip: Use curved, overlapping lines to show the hard shell segments clearly.

Step 5:

Draw the lobster’s legs and antennas, and add lines to its abdomen segments.

Short tip: Keep the antennas long and flowing to add movement to the drawing.

Step 6:

Finish the whole lobster, focusing on all the details.

Short tip: Refine the shapes slowly and add small textures to suggest a rough shell.

Step 7:

Outline the lobster with thick and thin lines, add details and bubbles, then erase all guidelines.

Short tip: Varying line thickness makes the lobster look more polished and complete.