How to Draw Gary the Snail from SpongeBob SquarePants

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: draw a large oval.

   This will be Gary's shell.
   
   It should look like the outline of a face at this point, but don't be unnerved; Gary's shell is just unusually tall.
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   Step 2: Draw a flat oval below the shell for his body.

   Gary's a fairly thin snail, so don't puff him up any more than necessary, and make sure he lies flat on the ground. , Connect them to the body using thin rectangles.
   
   Gary's eyes are actually similar to Mr.
   
   Krabs'
   
   so keep that in mind as you complete this step. , Add detail to his shell by drawing a swirl then five small ovals above it. , Try to make a modular line, which passes from a thin to a thick line and vice versa.
   
   This will make your drawing look better and more professional.
   
   Also erase any remaining sketch lines. , Use pink and purple for the shell, and shades of green and light blue for his body and blue eye stems and green eye rings with a red pupil and There you go, Gary the Snail!
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   Step 3: Add two small circles for the eyeballs.

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   Step 4: Add two concentric circles for his actual eyes.

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   Step 5: Ink the drawing.

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   Step 6: Color in your drawing.

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