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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces.
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Learn two ways on how to draw the Krusty Krab, the fictional underwater restaurant featured in Nickelodeon's animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants! You can do this by following these simple steps.
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw a large rectangle near the bottom and rightmost area of the paper.]()
Draw a large rectangle near the bottom and rightmost area of the paper. -
![Step 2 Draw a curve line arcing the rightmost side of the rectangle.]()
Draw a curve line arcing the rightmost side of the rectangle.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Draw another curve arcing the other side of the rectangle.]()
Draw another curve arcing the other side of the rectangle. -
![Step 4 In between arcs, draw a straight horizontal line, aligned near the center of the rectangle.]()
In between arcs, draw a straight horizontal line, aligned near the center of the rectangle. -
![Step 5 Draw another horizontal line below the first line.]()
Draw another horizontal line below the first line. It should be much closer to the bottom and stretching toward the farthest end of both arcs. -
![Step 6 On the left side of the initial drawing, draw a vertical line near it.]()
On the left side of the initial drawing, draw a vertical line near it. -
![Step 7 On top of the vertical line, attach a pine-nut-shaped oval in a position that would look like a flag on a pole.]()
On top of the vertical line, attach a pine-nut-shaped oval in a position that would look like a flag on a pole. Perpendicular to it and aligned with the vertical line, draw a clam-shaped oval on top (with its most volumed part pointing upwards). -
![Step 8 Start drawing the Krusty Krab's farthest arc and its base.]()
Start drawing the Krusty Krab's farthest arc and its base. -
![Step 9 Within this arc, trace the Krusty Krab's diagonally checkered windows.]()
Within this arc, trace the Krusty Krab's diagonally checkered windows. -
![Step 10 Trace the other arc and its base.]()
Trace the other arc and its base. -
![Step 11 Draw the roof top with a chimney at the center.]()
Draw the roof top with a chimney at the center. -
![Step 12 Add details (wooden texture and banners).]()
Add details (wooden texture and banners). -
![Step 13 Draw the lower part of the Krusty Krab.]()
Draw the lower part of the Krusty Krab. -
![Step 14 Trace the lot and road coming towards the Krusty Krab's entrance.]()
Trace the lot and road coming towards the Krusty Krab's entrance. -
![Step 15 Start tracing the clam-shaped signage on top of a bamboo pole.]()
Start tracing the clam-shaped signage on top of a bamboo pole. -
![Step 16 Draw the words "the Krusty Krab" within the topmost shell.]()
Draw the words "the Krusty Krab" within the topmost shell. -
![Step 17 Remove unnecessary lines.]()
Remove unnecessary lines. -
![Step 18 Color the drawing as desired.]()
Color the drawing as desired.
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![Step 1 Draw a large rectangle near the bottom and center area of the paper.]()
Draw a large rectangle near the bottom and center area of the paper. -
![Step 2 From both bottom corners and within the rectangle, draw a line in acute angle from the side.]()
From both bottom corners and within the rectangle, draw a line in acute angle from the side. -
![Step 3 Near the base of the rectangle, draw a horizontal line piercing through both sides.]()
Near the base of the rectangle, draw a horizontal line piercing through both sides. -
![Step 4 Draw another horizontal line above the first one, within and center of the rectangle.]()
Draw another horizontal line above the first one, within and center of the rectangle. -
![Step 5 From the center horizontal line, draw a center vertical line going down to the base of the rectangle.]()
From the center horizontal line, draw a center vertical line going down to the base of the rectangle. -
![Step 6 On the left side of the initial drawing, draw a slightly curved vertical line near it.]()
On the left side of the initial drawing, draw a slightly curved vertical line near it. -
![Step 7 On top of the vertical line, attach a pine-nut-shaped oval in a position that would look like a flag on a pole.]()
On top of the vertical line, attach a pine-nut-shaped oval in a position that would look like a flag on a pole. Perpendicular to it and aligned with the vertical line, draw a clam-shaped oval on top (with its most volumed part pointing upwards). -
![Step 8 Below the rectangle, draw a pair of lines that starts close and then spreads away as they go farther from the rectangle.]()
Below the rectangle, draw a pair of lines that starts close and then spreads away as they go farther from the rectangle. -
![Step 9 Start tracing the sides and top of the Krusty Krab.]()
Start tracing the sides and top of the Krusty Krab. -
![Step 10 Add details (wooden texture and banners).]()
Add details (wooden texture and banners). -
![Step 11 Draw the lower part of the Krusty Krab, also of wooden texture.]()
Draw the lower part of the Krusty Krab, also of wooden texture. -
![Step 12 Draw the double doors and glass store windows.]()
Draw the double doors and glass store windows. -
![Step 13 Start tracing the clam-shaped signage on top of a bamboo pole.]()
Start tracing the clam-shaped signage on top of a bamboo pole. -
![Step 14 Draw the words "the Krusty Krab" within the topmost shell.]()
Draw the words "the Krusty Krab" within the topmost shell. Add details to the surrounding environment. -
![Step 15 Remove unnecessary lines.]()
Remove unnecessary lines. -
![Step 16 Color the drawing as desired.]()
Color the drawing as desired.
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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 90,672 times.
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Updated: July 31, 2024
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Categories: Drawing Animated Characters
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