In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Shrimp in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a shrimp. Simply follow along with each step, drawing the portion shown in red for each step. Then, in just a few minutes you’ll have a simple and easy shrimp drawing!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Shrimp drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about shrimp you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Shrimp come in many colors like pink, red, orange and brown. Learning color names aids accurate depictions.
• Shrimp have long legs and antennae. Drawing detailed legs and feelers shows their identifying features.
• Shrimp live in oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. Specifying habitats provides useful context.
• Baby shrimp are called larvae. Illustrating tiny larvae adds perspective.
• Shrimp have compound eyes on short stalks that move independently. Drawing realistic eyes teaches anatomy.
• Shrimp communicate using pheromones and posture changes. Visual cues like this bring drawings to life.
• Shrimp eat algae, plankton and small invertebrates. Drawing shrimp feeding models their diet.
• Some shrimp species change gender from male to female.
• Shrimp help support aquatic ecosystems by eating dead plant and animal matter. Their role as natural cleaners is educational.
• Shrimp are a popular food source for fish, seabirds and humans. Showing shrimp in food chains provides ecological context.

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You can follow along with the video or use the simple drawing steps below the video as a guide!

How To Draw a Shrimp – Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the main body of the shrimp.

Step 2: Draw the top portion of the tail.

Step 3: Now you can draw the underside of the tail.

Step 4: Draw the shrimp’s skinny legs, four on each side.

Step 5: Sketch the short legs under the tail and draw the antennae.

Step 6: Draw the eyes and facial details.

Well Done! Now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Shrimp, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your sea critter look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your shrimp drawing. Remember, shrimp come in several colors; pink, red, orange and brown!

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Shrimp! Your first try may not have gone as smoothly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a shrimp is with practice…practice…practice!

Are you looking for another sea animal to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw an Angelfish?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Angelfish.