How to Draw a Kraken

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Last Updated: March 11, 2025

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The Kraken is known as a giant sea monster. According to legends, this creature has many arms and it dwells in the Scandinavian seas. This tutorial will teach you how to draw one. Let's start!

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   Draw an oval and a rectangle.
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   Add four curved lines.
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   Draw more curved, wavy lines, as shown.
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   Now, add longer wavy lines.
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   Draw more wavy lines.
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   Add the rest of the details, few shapes and lines inside the big oval.
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   Erase the guidelines.
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   Start coloring.
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   Finished.
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  The Kraken is basically a colossal squid. Follow the steps in this article and adjust the size to your liking.

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