Little ones with big imaginations, drawing a dragon is easier than you think! Get ready to tackle the mythical beast by following our simple, step-by-step guide, and before you know it, you’ll have a fire-breathing beast of your very own. Grab your pen and let’s get started!
Step One – Start at the tail: You’ll be starting by drawing the tail in a long, ergonomic shape from the body and then fan it out at the end. Insert the tip of your pen at the back centre of the dragon’s body, angling up and slightly to the side, and then bring the line out to a point. Make sure the tail isn’t too straight or too curved, and don’t be afraid to erase as you go and start again.
Step Two – Draw the body: Your dragon’s body should be fuller at the wings, and not too close. Use curves and angles to give it depth. When you draw the legs, draw them as if the dragon is standing on all fours and make sure the overall shape forms a circle and the arms move inward in a ‘v’ shape.
Step Three – Add wings, horns and a head: From the back of the body and the tip of the tail, draw the wings – fan them out to the side, but make sure they’re equally symmetrical and the length is relative to the size of the dragon. Add two horns to either side of the head. The head and snout should taper off and curve inward to give the dragon a more regal appearance.
Step Four – Finish with scales and color: Individual scales can be drawn to give the dragon texture and definition. Snaking up and around the body, use your pen to draw ridges and dots to give it a unique signature. For the finishing touch, use your favorite colors to bring your dragon to life!
It doesn’t take an artist or a grand imagination to draw a dragon – all you need is your creative spirit and a little know-how. Help your eight year old imagine their own mystical creature with these simple steps and watch them go wild! Now go make your very own fire-breathing beast.
Step Five – Add details: Give your dragon some character with details such as eyes, scales, and spikes. Start with two eyes just above the snout and make them fierce or friendly. Create small scales all over the body, and add spikes to the head, back, and wings if you like. The more details, the better!
Step Six – Draw the flames: Drawing flames is one of the best parts! Bringing the breath of your dragon to life means adding fire to the equation. Start at the back of the mouth and draw outwards, angled like a fan. From the middle of the flames, draw small triangle shapes toward the edges to create the illusion of movement.
Step Seven – Bring it together: Once you have the pieces in place, draw everything together to make your finished dragon. Start from the top and work down each part of the dragon, connecting the lines and shading them in. Erase any mistakes you make and draw the entire dragon again for a smoother look.
Step Eight – Finalize the thought: Finally, start adding the details. From color to accessories, choose whichever elements you’d like to customize and make your dragon truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you add a bit of bling to its horns or give it a sharp cape, the final touch will make your dragon an adventure waiting to take off.
