How to Draw a Monster

Hello, and welcome to another simple 10-step drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Monster! Today, we have an extra fun one—we’ll learn how to draw an adorable little monster together!

Monsters are found in countless mythological stories, cultures, and folklore worldwide. Many monsters have existed throughout history. For example, there are myths of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the famous Kraken. Monsters can be big or small and have many other different qualities. However, our monster will be truly one-of-a-kind!

We also know monsters from movies and cartoons—who is your favorite monster? They are also associated with the popular fall holiday Halloween, where you may see many people dressed up as monsters. Although monsters can be scary, they can also be cute! Our monster is going to be a nice monster.

As always, these drawings have room for a lot of creativity. The steps help you make the shape of the monster, but you can always add your own twist! Keep reading for Step 1!

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Materials:

a piece of paper
a pencil for the guiding lines and sketching
an eraser
a black sharpie or a pen for the outlines
markers or colored pencils for coloring
our printable drawing guide (Join my Email List below to get this Tutorial)

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Time needed:

13 minutes.

How to Draw a Monster — Let’s get started!

Step 1 – Draw a large curve for the body.

Let’s start with the overall shape of the monster’s body! Draw a large curve that takes up most of the page. It should be centered. Right now, this shape may look more like a ghost, but we will add detail to make it look like a monster. Check out the photo!

Step 2 – Draw more of the body.

Next, draw a scalloped line to connect each end of the curve. This forms the bottom outline of the monster’s body!

Step 3 – Draw the monster’s eye!

Our monster is going to look like a cyclops—a one-eyed monster from mythology. In this step, let’s add one large eye in the middle of the body.

To do this, simply draw a large circle in the body. Check out the photo!

Step 4 – Add detail to the eye.

Next, let’s keep adding detail to the eye. Draw five short eyelashes spaced evenly apart on the top of the circle. Then, draw another small circle inside the eye to represent the pupil. Fill it in solid except for a few small dots. This will make it look like it has twinkles in its eye, adding to its friendly demeanor.

Step 5 – Add the monster’s mouth.

This is a fun step. One of the monster’s most unique features is its mouth. Draw a large oval that narrows into soft points on either end. It should look like an open smile. Remember, our monster is nice, so we want it to be smiling!

Next, add a bunch of teeth! Draw four on the top and two on the bottom. Check out the photo!

Step 6 – Draw the monster’s arms!

Our cute monster will also have arms and legs. For the arms, draw two curves on either side of the body. Great job!

Step 7 – Draw the legs and feet!

Let’s add legs, too. Our monster will have short legs and feet and be wearing boots. Referring to the photo, draw two feet.

Step 8 – Add antennas!

This is a fun step! Our monster will look a bit like an alien because it has antennas! On top of the head, draw two slanted lines. Add a small circle at the top of each. Lastly, draw a zig-zag line connecting the two circles! It looks like it has an electrical current.

Step 9 – Add the monster’s horn!

Our monster is also going to have tiny horns! Draw two small horns outside of the antennas on top of the head. Each horn should have a few stripes as well. Check out the photo!

Step 10 – Color in your new creation!

This is a fun step! Find some colors and fill in your drawing however you like. Since our monster doesn’t exist as a real animal, you can go wild with your imagination! Is your monster red, pink, blue, or even striped or spotted? Have fun, and don’t be shy! You can fill in the background, too.

Free Printable Monster Directed Drawing with PDF files for download and printing

There are two drawing project styles for you to choose from:

Classic Directed Drawing: This style provides step-by-step instructions and space for students to follow along as they create their drawings.
Big Draw: In this style, the steps are presented on a single page, along with a worksheet that features a page-sized, bordered space for students to create a larger artwork.

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Awesome job! Thanks for following along with us! We hope you enjoyed making a little friendly monster. Give it a name! Be sure to peruse the rest of the site for easier and fun tutorials! We have so many tutorials and are always adding more to the site, so you’re sure to find more you like.

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