How to Draw a Dragon

Start by drawing a medium circle near the top left of your paper for the head. Then, leave a little space and draw a larger oval lower down for the main body. These simple shapes will help guide your drawing.

Connect the head circle to the body oval by drawing two slightly curved lines. This creates a long, strong neck. This is an important part of learning how to draw a dragon body because it gives your creature its basic shape.

Draw a gentle, sideways U-shape sticking out from the front of the head circle. This will be the snout. Make it wide enough so your creature has plenty of room for a friendly smile later on. A smooth curve works best.

At the back of the body oval, draw two long, sweeping lines that curve downward and meet at a sharp point. This makes a strong, swooping tail. You can make the tail as long or as short as you want.

Under the front of the oval, draw two basic, thick legs using straight and slightly angled lines. Add little bumps at the bottom of each leg for the toes. Keep the shapes very simple and blocky for an easy start.

Now, move to the back of the oval and draw a wider curved shape for the back thigh. Extend a thick leg down to the ground, matching the front legs. Add simple toes at the bottom. Make sure they rest on the same level ground.

From the top of the back, draw a large curved line sweeping up and then angling back down, like a big triangle missing its bottom. This forms the top outline of the main wing, helping your dragon get ready to fly.

Connect the bottom of the wing back to the body by drawing a series of connected, bumpy curves. These scalloped lines give the wing a classic leathery look. You can even draw a second smaller wing peeking out behind the first.

Draw a row of small triangles starting at the top of the head, going down the neck, across the back, and all the way to the tip of the tail. These fun spikes make your drawing look like a real monster.

Let's add some personality to the face. Draw a small circle for a bright eye, a little dot on the snout for a nose, and a cheerful curved line for a happy smile. Friendly details make your drawing extra special and fun!

Carefully erase the extra lines inside the body, neck, and legs where your basic shapes overlap. This will leave you with one clean, solid outline. Take your time to make the final lines look smooth and neat. This step brings your whole drawing together.

It is time to add simple color to finish your artwork! Grab your favorite crayons or markers and fill the body with a bright color like green or red. Color the spikes and wings a contrasting shade, like yellow or orange.