How to Draw a Grinch
Drawing the Grinch from Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, doesn’t have to be a task as taxing as the Grinch himself finds Christmas. With a few simple steps and tricks, you’ll have your very own cartoon Grinch in no time.
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
To start up your Grinch, you’ll need to get together some basic drawing materials. Grab yourself a piece of paper and a fine-tipped marker or a pencil. Both will work brilliantly. Make sure to pick out a bright green color for the Grinch, if you’re using markers.
Step 2: Draw the Grinch’s Body
Start off your Grinch drawing with the body. Sketch a very simple oval body with short, stubby arms and legs. He’s a Grinch, after all. You can make him look rounded and ogre-like if you like — he doesn’t have to be an oval shape. Make sure to draw two pointy ears on the top of the head, too.
Step 3: Sketch the Grinch’s Face
Now you can sketch the Grinch’s most famous feature – the face. Place two big eyes slightly above the centre of the head. Draw a long, pointy nose underneath the eyes. Extend it so that it curves slightly downwards. Then draw the mouth so that it forms a U-shape and make sure to add a few whiskers around the sides of the face, too.
Step 4: Color in the Grinch
Bring your Grinch to life by filling in the body and face with the bright green color you chose earlier. Don’t forget to add a little bit of shading to the Grinch’s face and body to give him some dimension and make him look like a 3D Grinch!
Step 5: Final Touches
Finally, it’s time to add the last bit of Grinch flair to your drawing. Give him a super fuzzy fur suit by drawing lots of jagged lines around the body in the green color. Add some holiday coloring if you like, too, like some Santa hats or a big sack of gifts. Don’t forget the infamous Grinch grin! Draw a wide, devilish smile to finish off your Grinch masterpiece.
Steps to Drawing a Grinch, Part II
This fun How the Grinch Stole Christmas character is ready to become your next masterful drawing. Don’t be afraid to add some of your own creative touches, like jingling bells, reindeer antlers, or naughty Elf ears. The possibilities are totally yours to explore!
Step 1: Outline Your Grinch
Start off by sketching the basic outline of the Grinch. Keep in mind, your character should have an oval body and two pointy ears. Don’t get discouraged—the more you draw, the better your Grinch will look. Take your time here and be creative with your artwork.
Step 2: Draw the Grinch’s Face
Now it’s time to craft the Grinch’s iconic face. Begin by sketching two big eyes, a long nose and a wide smile. Don’t forget to add a few of his famous whiskers on either side of his mouth. You can even draw a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Step 3: Craft His Outfit
With the basic outline complete, you can now add some of your favorite details to the Grinch’s clothing. These details can range from furry cuffs and collar on a Santa-style suit, to reindeers and holly leaves on a holiday-themed one. The choice is entirely yours.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Finish up your Grinch drawing with some final touches. Make sure to add a bit of shading to create some depth and dimension in your drawing. You can also add other frozen details like sparkling snowflakes or icy pupils in the Grinch’s eyes.
Step 5: Color the Grinch
Finally, it’s time to add color to your Grinch. Pick that bright green he’s well known for, or get wild and choose something splashier like electric blue or even hot pink. You can even add a fun pattern or texture to the Grinch clothing.
