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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