How to Draw a Witch Hat
Welcome, aspiring artists, as we get right into the fun world of drawing! In this lesson on how to draw a witch hat, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques that will make drawing fun and easy. We’re gonna take it nice and slow, breaking down each component so that even beginners can follow along.
Throughout this lesson, we’ll be using a limited color palette featuring dark purple for the hat and pink for a playful patch. With touches of black for depth, yellow for the buckle, and dark gray for a spooky spider, your creation will truly come together.
So gear up and get ready! By focusing on essential shapes and gradually adding those important little extras, you’ll transform your drawing from simple lines on paper into Halloween worthy piece of art.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Witch Hat
Ready for some fun? In this drawing lesson, we’re gonna break down how you can create a wickedly cool witch hat. You’ll learn step-by-step how basic shapes come together for an eye-catching design. We’ll play with just a few colors like dark purple, pink, and yellow, plus add a little extra spookiness with a spider and web. Each part of the hat will be highlighted, ensuring you nail every aspect from the base all the way up through the pointed top of the hat. So let’s get started and bring that witch hat of yours onto paper!
Form the Base of the Hat
Begin by forming the wavy base of the witch hat.
Add a Slit
Add a V-shaped slit on the side of the witch hat. Erase any overlapping lines.
Draw the Buckle
Draw a rectangular buckle above the base of the hat.
Outline the Band
Outline the thick, horizontal band around the buckle.
Form the Body of the Hat
Form the triangular outline of the witch hat’s body.
Draw the Tip
Draw the folded tip of the witch hat.
Attach a Web
Draw a short vertical line to outline a spider’s web.
Outline the Spider
Draw the oval-shaped outline of the spider’s body.
Add the Eyes
Add two large oval eyes for the spider on the witch hat.
Attach the Legs
Attach eight legs to the spider’s body.
Draw a Patch
Draw a rectangular patch stitched onto the witch hat.
Fill in the Hat
Fill in the witch’s hat with a dark purple color.
Shade the Patch
Shade the patch sewn on the hat with pink.
Color the Band and Buckle
Color the band with black, and the buckle with yellow.
Add Shading to the Spider
Color the spider’s body and legs with dark gray. Next, use black and white for its eyes.
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