How to Draw a Werewolf
In this drawing lesson on how to draw a werewolf, you’re about to unlock your creative potential and bring a classic monster to life. I’ll take you through a detailed, step-by-step process, ensuring you grasp each part of the drawing. From the towering full moon above to the fluffy clouds surrounding it, we’ll add a forest background filled with pine trees and of course a full moon.
Prepare yourself for an engaging experience as we explore colors like rich browns for the body and striking reds for the shirt. You’ll learn how to outline shapes before layering on those crucial colors and detailing. Each section focuses on key parts of the werewolf, from its wolf-like snout and glowing red eye to the clothing. So, gather your materials and get ready; it’s time to make some art that will inspire confidence and creativity!
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Werewolf
Ready for a howlin’ good time? In this drawing lesson, you’ll learn how the art of illustration can bring a werewolf straight from your imagination onto the page. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll outline key shapes before adding vibrant colors that make your werewolf on paper. We’ll cover everything from the fierce snout and glowing eyes, all the way down through the detailed forest background and full moon. This lesson is packed with tips and tricks, so you can pump up your skills and feel confident as you draw! Let’s get started and create something perfect for this Halloween season!
Outline the Forehead
First, draw a short, curved line to form the werewolf’s forehead.
Form the Snout
Attach the snout and outline its triangular nose.
Draw the Eye
Draw the werewolf’s thick eyebrow, and add a curved like to form its eye.
Add the Mouth
Form the shape of its mouth and draw its furry chin as shown.
Outline the Teeth
Draw a zigzag line to form the outline of its sharp teeth.
Attach the Ears
Attach the werewolf’s ears on top if its head.
Outline the Neck
Outline the werewolf’s neck covered in fur.
Draw the Shirt
Draw the tattered outline of the werewolf’s shirt.
Add the Arms
Add the werewolf’s large, furry arms.
Form the Hands
Form the big, clawed hands connected to its arms.
Outline the Pants
Outline the werewolf’s ripped pants.
Draw the Legs
Draw the shape of its strong legs and long feet similar to the illustration.
Create the Forest Background
Draw a long, jagged horizontal line. Then, outline the pine trees to create a forest background.
Draw a Full Moon
Draw the circular outline of the full moon. Then, add fluffy clouds in the sky.
Shade the Body
Shade the werewolf’s head, arms and legs with brown. Use a darker brown color for its eyebrow, nose and inner ear. Now, fill in the eye with red, and the teeth with white.
Color the Clothes
Color the shirt with red, and the pants with blue.
Add Color to the Forest
Color the trees dark green and the ground with dark gray.
Shade the Sky
Shade the sky deep purple. Next, color the moon yellow. Then, use light gray for the clouds.
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