How to Draw a Monster
Unleash your imagination and get ready for a monstrously fun drawing experience.
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You Will Need
- A pencil
- Paper
- An eraser
Steps
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Step 1
Draw body and arms
Draw an oval for the body. Add clawed arms on each side of the oval, positioning them at the oval's midpoint.
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There are no rules when it comes to drawing monsters. You can create them large or small, fierce or funny, scaly or furry.
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Step 2
Add tail
Attach the right edge of a large U-shape to the body's right lower edge, just below the arm. Curve it upward and inward, then bring it back, connecting it to the oval's left side.
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Always draw outer shapes before adding details.
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Step 3
Add details
Add one large or several small eyes at the center of the oval. Draw a mouth and add one or more triangles at the top of the head for horns.
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Step 4
Apply imagination
Use your imagination and add details, such as wings, scales, multiple arms, or a flaming jaw and sharp teeth.
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Step 5
Erase guidelines
Erase unwanted guidelines. One final tip – next time you open your closet, check for monsters, because you never know what might lurk in the shadows.
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Frankenstein was Mary Shelley's answer to Lord Byron's challenge to her to write a ghost story.
