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How to draw Lobster

Learn to draw lobster in five picture steps. Begin with long body oval, then build up to eyes and shell segments. Draw in your browser, color the finished model, or practice with its tracing outline.

Finished example: Lobster
Finished example: Lobster

Five picture steps

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  1. Step 1

    Begin with long body oval. Leave room around the shape for the next parts.

  2. Step 2

    Add tail fan. Compare its position with the first step.

  3. Step 3

    Draw arms and large claws. Keep the earlier shapes visible as you work.

  4. Step 4

    Build in legs and antennae. Look at where these parts touch the earlier shapes.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with eyes and shell segments. Choose your own colors or follow the finished example.

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