Bring out your spookiest and scariest ideas and sketches as you brush up on your skills and learn how to draw a scary monster! Drawing scary monsters doesn’t have to be intimidating; with a few simple tricks and some practice, you can create a breathtaking monster to spook and frighten your friends.
1. Get Inspired
Start by getting inspired. Look at photos of classic monsters and examine their features: the bulging eyes, the sharp teeth, the knobby horns, the slimy skin. Find out what makes these monsters so frightening and look at their details. Try doing a few sketches, take notes about what makes a monster photo powerful and learn how to give them terrifying characteristics.
Next, find amazing fantasy images, horror movie posters and strange creatures from horror literature. Allow your imagination to wander and don’t forget to explore dusty old museums and art galleries for hidden inspiration.
2. Brainstorm and Sketch
Start the process of sketching your monster by asking yourself some questions: Will the monster be tall and ferocious? Tiny and creepy? Sleek or scaly? Will they have special powers? Decide on the basic look and feel of your monster and consider adding fun visual details.
Take some time to brainstorm ideas and sketch out a basic version of your monster. Experiment with different shapes, textures, and colors. Play with the dimensions to make your monster look menacing and menacingly real.
3. Refine Details
Now it’s time to refine the details of your monster and make it look scarier. Add bulging eyes, sharp horns, and slimy skin. Give the head an odd shape, give the monster crooked teeth or nasty fangs. You can also add a creepy message or menacing phrase in the monster’s teeth or around its eye sockets.
When you’re finished, your monster should look spooky, but also be recognizable. Try to create a story and character behind the creature, so that your friends and family can relate to and understand your monster.
4. Final Touches and Finishing
Once you’ve got your monster sketched out, it’s time to really bring it to life with some color. Choose a bold and vibrant color palette that will make your monster stand out. Add shading and textures to the drawing to give it more dimension and help separate the different elements.
Next, use some special effects and finishing touches. Add smoke or foggy mists around the monster and create an eerie background. Use a darker color to add a sinister tone to the sketch.
5. Show It Off!
Finally, it’s time to show off your killer monster sketch. Put it up on Instagram, share it with your friends and family, or make some prints for your wall so you can show off your spooky art to everyone.
Lastly, don’t forget to practice and experiment. Drawing a scary monster can be intimidating, but with a few simple tricks and practice, you can create an amazing and terrifying piece that will haunt your friends! So let your creativity roam and start sketching today!
