How To Draw A Halloween Bat
When it comes to Halloween traditions, nothing beats the spookiness of bats! So why not channel your inner artist and draw one yourself this season? Drawing a bat is easier than it looks – all you need is a bit of guidance, a few everyday supplies, and your own creativity. Here’s a guide on how you can craft your own bat for your wickedly awesome Halloween decorations.
Gather Your Supplies
The best artwork comes from carefully assembling the necessary supplies before getting started. Gather these items before you begin:
- Pencil
- Sharpener
- Eraser
- Paper
- Felt-tip pen
Sketch the Bat
Using your pencil, begin by sketching a small oval for your bat’s head. Then, draw a slightly larger oval for its body, with two triangular points for wings. Finally, add some details such as a mouth, eyes, claws, and of course, a twirly tail. This doesn’t have to be perfect – just sketch a basic outline of a bat.
Draw the Wings
Your bat won’t look complete without some wings. To make them, draw a curved-point triangle shape that matches the shape of your bat’s body. Start with light pencil strokes and increase the pressure as you draw in towards the inner edges. You can add some finer details to each wing but, the central wing outline should be the focus.
Add Some Details
Now that your basic bat outline is done, it’s time to take it up a notch with details. Focus mainly on the head – draw in some eyes and a tiny little mouth. You can also add claws and small details to the wings. Dip into your imagination and let it run wild!
Outline and Color In
After you are satisfied with your sketch, use the felt-tip pen to draw an outline of your entire bat. Try to make the lines smooth and steady, and erase any mistakes with your eraser. Next, it’s time for color – carefully fill in your bat with black, or pick another color you fancy. Your gorgeous bat is now complete!
Bring It To Life
What Art is complete without a little glimmer of life? To add this, you can give your bat some texture and shading. Begin by adding small strokes around the wings, belly, and head. This will give it a furry look, making it appear as if it is flying. Add more strokes for bigger bats and lesser for smaller ones. Finish off with a few lines of shading near the wings, tail, and cheeks. Your bat is now ready to go!
Draw a Pattern
If you want to go a step further and make your bat even bolder, you can use a pattern. Start by adding some spots and lines on the wings, especially near the tips. Then, continue adding spots, stripes, spirals or whatever pattern you wish to the rest of the bat. You can use a bright color such as orange, green, or purple, to get a truly spectacular outcome.
Time To Cut It Out
The final step is to cut out your bat – the easiest way to do this is by using scissors. Cut along the outline of your bat, leaving just a tiny border around it. Now your bat is ready to fly and bring some scarily awesome fun to your Halloween decorations!
