Squidward Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Learning how to draw Squidward is easier than it looks — the whole thing starts with the character’s two or three signature shapes. This guide walks you through a Squidward drawing in six clear steps, then hands you a set of Squidward drawing ideas to keep going: easy versions for beginners, cute and cartoon takes, and variations worth sketching when you want more.
- Difficulty Medium
- Time ~20 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with the character’s two or three signature shapes
How to Draw Squidward Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Head and torso guides
Draw a light tall oval for the elongated head, then a rounded rectangle below it for the shoulders and torso.
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Head and torso guides
Draw a light tall oval for the elongated head, then a rounded rectangle below it for the shoulders and torso.
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Head shape
Trace the head outline on the tall oval, narrowing slightly toward the chin at the bottom.
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Long nose
Add a long rounded nose sticking out from the lower middle of the face.
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Unibrow and eyes
Add one thick eyebrow straight across the forehead, then two small round eyes close together below it.
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Downturned mouth
Add a wide flat mouth line below the nose, curving slightly downward.
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Neck collar
Add a round collar shape at the base of the neck, just above where the shoulders begin.
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Torso and shirt folds
Trace the torso outline with sloped shoulders, then add two short fold lines on the shirt below the collar.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light head and torso guides.
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Color the character
Fill the skin and head teal-green, the shirt brown, and the collar white.
Squidward Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic Squidward clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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Squidward in a different art style
Redraw the character as if another show's artist drew them — a style-study exercise fans love to see.
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An expression sheet
The same face six times: happy, angry, shocked, smug, sleepy, crying — how professionals actually practice a character.
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Squidward doing something mundane
Grocery shopping, waiting for the bus, doing taxes — the comedy of icons in ordinary life.
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Chibi Squidward
Two-heads-tall version: giant head, tiny body, maximum cute — the most forgiving fan-art style.
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Squidward as a simple icon
Reduce the character to 3–4 shapes that still read instantly — a real design challenge.
Tips for Better Squidward Drawings
- Count heads: character proportions are deliberate design choices, and using the wrong head-count is why fan art looks "off" even when every feature is right.
- Likeness lives in the silhouette: if you fill your character drawing with solid black and it’s still recognizable, you’ve nailed it. If not, no amount of interior detail will save it.
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How do you draw Squidward easily?
Start with the character’s two or three signature shapes, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable Squidward on their very first try with it.
How long does Squidward drawing take?
A simple Squidward drawing takes about 20 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What do I need to draw Squidward?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Can kids draw Squidward?
Yes — Squidward is very manageable once you use construction shapes, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
