Celebrate the grumpiest character ever with free Squidward coloring pages.
This collection of 25 black and white line drawings features Squidward and the rest of his “friends” in scenes that replicate the look of the show.
Squidward Tentacles first debuted in the pilot episode of SpongeBob SquarePants as the grumpy neighbor of the ever-happy, hyperactive SpongeBob.
SpongeBob and Patrick Star are oblivious to Squidward’s contempt for them, and it creates some
amusing situations as Squidward gets more and more frustrated by their antics!
The focus on this collection will be Squidward, which will make him very happy! SpongeBob will also appear a few times along with some background characters, which will make him less happy.
You’ll also learn some fun facts about this lovably grumpy octopus as you work through the collection.
25 Free Squidward Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Squidward Angry At SpongeBob
Squidward and SpongeBob are as different as can be, and it causes som friction between the two, as Squidward gets really annoyed with his neighbor.
Squidward was designed by series creator Stephen Hillenburg, who was a marine biologist who drew cartoons in his spare time.
He chose an octopus for Squidward’s character because his big head would help to show Squidward’s inflated opinion of himself.
2. Squidward Blowing Bubbles Coloring PDF For Kids
3. Grumpy Squidward Walking
Squidward is very rarely in a good mood, and usually has a grumpy expression on his face.
Animators on the show find Squidward to be a rather tricky character to animate because of his design.
His nose sits low on his face and over his mouth, and this can make it difficult to draw particular facial expressions.
4. Squidward Dancing In His House
Squidward is the ultimate introvert, and he’s at his happiest when he’s alone. This is true even when he is celebrating a party!
Even though he is an octopus, you’ll notice that Squidward has six legs instead of eight. Stephen Hillenburg claimed that this decision was made as eight legs were too difficult to animate.
5. Squidward Breaks A Door Down
6. Squidward And SpongeBob Go For A Swim
This scene captures a rare instance of Squidward having a good time with SpongeBob!
Even though Squidward has a lot of contempt for his neighbor, there are signs that he does care for him deep down, and he even stands up for him on rare occasions.
7. Squidward Pours Some Coffee
Like many people, Squidward needs a strong cup of coffee to get him through his shift at work.
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, has stated that Squidward is his favorite character on the show, due in large part to his portrayal by actor Rodger Bumpass.
8. Squidward Laughing Hard
9. Squidward Looking Annoyed
10. Squidward Looking Out The Window
Squidward will often look out of his window in order to see what SpongeBob and Patrick are up to.
His house looks like a big stone head, and it is based on the Moai stone sculptures found on Easter Island.
11. Squidward Making A Disgusted Face
12. Squidward Painting A Picture
13. Squidward Playing In A Marching Band
14. Squidward Playing The Clarinet Coloring Sheet
One of Squidward’s favorite activities is to play the clarinet, and he dreams of being a famous and beloved player one day.
Squidward believes that he is a master at the clarinet, but unbeknownst to him, he is actually a terrible player that no one can bear to listen to.
That doesn’t stop him from trying, though!
15. Squidward Reading A Book
16. Squidward Relaxing On The Beach
17. Squidward Running Away
18. Squidward Serving Food At The Krusty Krab
19. Squidward Sitting Alone On A Beach
20. Squidward With His Arms Crossed
21. Squidward Taking A Nap
22. Squidward Wearing A Tuxedo
Squidward looks very fancy as he is dressed in a tuxedo for a big event!
When he walks, Squidward’s feet make a very distinctive sound. The sound was created by rubbing two hot water bottles together and has become a highly recognizable aspect of the character.
23. Squidward Wearing Sunglasses
24. Squidward With Messy Hair
25. Squidward Behind The Counter Coloring Page
Squidward works at the Krusty Krab alongside SpongeBob, and he is always miserable when he is behind the counter.
This contrasts with SpongeBob, who can’t wait to get to work every day! Even though he is so abrasive toward others, Squidward is beloved by fans of the show.
Singer Pharrell Williams has said that he’s a big fan of Squidward and would hang out with him if he were real.
After You Color Your Squidward Pages
- Add in some other characters from the show, like Mr Krabs or Patrick Star.
- Represent iconic episodes like the Krusty Krab Pizza story by adding some details.
- Look up pictures of a real octopus and draw a realistic version of one next to Squidward for a fun contrast!
Squidward may be angry and grumpy most of the time, but we love him anyway! Hopefully, this collection helped you to have some fun with this iconic grouch.
When coloring these pages, don’t be shy about adding any color or detail ideas you may have to bring them to life. Feel free to share the collection with fellow Squidward fans as well.
Once you have completed your favorite pages, you can share them on social media for other fans to see and enjoy.