Scary Skull Drawing

Scary Skull Drawing

Welcome, artists! In this drawing lesson, we’re bringing a scary skull drawing right out of your imagination and onto the page. Get ready for a fun experience where I'll guide you step-by-step through every critical part, from the cranium down through the scary teeth. This lesson focuses on mastering outlines, adding intricate detailing, and using color strategically for an frightful finished drawing!

We’ll be using bold colors like red for those intense irises, black for the haunting depths of the pupil and background, and yellow-ish colors for razor-sharp teeth that add to the scariness. Along the way, you'll learn techniques that enhance texture and shadow. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a fierce skull drawing that captivates anyone who lays eyes on it.

Estimated Time: 50 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • Blank Paper
  • Pencil
  • Crayons or Colored Pencils

Lesson: Scary Skull Drawing

In this lesson, we're gonna bring a scary skull illustration right off the page. You'll learn step-by-step how each part of the skull comes together, from the cranium down through razor-sharp teeth. We’ll focus on outlining, detailing, and using colors like red for those haunting irises and gray for depth. Plus, we'll create a dramatic black background that makes your artwork really stand out. Let’s get started and turn that blank space at the top of your paper into something spine-chilling!

Outline the Cranium

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-1

First, draw a large curved line to form the skull’s cranium.

Add the Cheekbones

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-2

Add the protruding shape of the skull’s cheekbones.

Draw the Upper Jaw

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-3

Form the skull’s upper jaw connected to the cheekbones.

Outline the Eye Sockets

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-4

Outline the large eye sockets of the scary skull.

Add the Nasal Cavity

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-5

Add the shape of the nasal cavity.

Attach the Lower Jaw

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-6

Attach the lower jaw below the cheekbones.

Outline the Mouth

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-7

Outline the mouth by drawing a line following the shape of the lower jaw.

Add the Ridges

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-8

Add the ridges around the mouth by creating short vertical lines.

Attach the Teeth

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-9

Let's make our drawing of this skull extra scary by drawing some razor sharp teeth.

Draw the Eyeballs

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-10

Draw rounded eyeballs inside the eye sockets to give the skull a menacing look.

Form the Texture of the Skull

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-11

Form the rough texture of the skull by creating short curved lines as shown.

Color the Eyeballs

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-12

Fill in the irises with red, and the pupils with black. Then, color the outer part of the eyeball with white.

Fill in the Hollow Part of the Skull

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-13

Fill in the eye sockets, nasal cavity and the mouth with black.

Shade the Skull

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-14

Shade the skull with white and the teeth with yellow. Create shadows using light shades of gray.

Fill in the Background

Scary Skull Drawing - Step-15

Let’s make the skull pop out and look scarier by filling in the background with black.