How to Draw a Cartoon Monster
If you’ve ever wanted a fun and engaging way of learning a Halloween-themed drawing, let’s jump right into this drawing lesson about how draw a cartoon monster. This step-by-step guide is gonna transform your skills from zero-to-hero! We will break it down, starting with the pumpkin head and moving through all the quirky features of your new character.
In this lesson, you're gonna explore colors like orange for that spook-tacular pumpkin head and green for the monster's limbs. We’ll focus on outlining the shapes first and then adding those crucial little traits that bring your cartoon monster to completion. Plus, there’s some cool shading techniques we’ll cover that’ll add just the right amount of depth.
So, prepare yourself for a wild but straightforward drawing journey. By the end, you’ll be rocking out your own cartoon monster that's ready for Halloween! Let’s get those pencils moving and create something amazing together.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Cartoon Monster
In this drawing lesson, we'll break down how you can create your very own cartoon monster. With a pumpkin head and a tattered cloth wrap, this character is not just any monster; it's got personality! We'll guide you step-by-step through key parts like the bumpy outline of the head, triangular eyes, and clawed hands and feet. By the end, you'll have a playful monster that's ready for its close-up. Scroll down and let’s get started on bringing your imagination onto the page!
Outline the Head
First, form the bumpy outline of the cartoon monster’s pumpkin head.
Carve the Eyes
Carve two triangular eyes for the monster.
Add the Nose
Draw a small triangle for the nose.
Form the Mouth
Form the carved outline of the mouth as shown.
Attach a Stem
Attach a short, upright stem on top of the monster’s pumpkin head.
Draw a Cloth
Draw a cloth wrapped around the monsters’s pumpkin head as shown.
Form the Hands
Form the monster’s clawed hands.
Outline the Rest of the Cloth
Outline the rest of the tattered cloth the cartoon monster is wearing.
Add the Feet
Add the monster’s long, clased feet beneath the cloth.
Draw the Tail
Draw the cartoon monster’s long tail.
Form the Patches
Form the rectangular patches sewn on the cloth.
Color the Pumpkin Head
Use orange to color the pumpkin, and brown for the stem.
Fill in the Face
Fill in the eyes with yellow, and the nose and mouth with dark gray.
Shade the Cloth
Shade the cloth with cream and light yellow. Then, fill in the patches with light dhades of orange, brown and green.
Add Color to the Body
Color the cartoon monster’s hands, feet and tail underneath its disguise with green.
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