Free course: How to design your own monster

How to draw a cute monster

Six steps, one pencil, about eight minutes. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 8 minutes

Watch it first

The whole monster in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a cute monster

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with a fluffy ball

Draw a big circle with a fuzzy edge, little pointy tufts all the way round. Wobbly fur is fine.

2

Add two stubby feet

Two round feet peeking out under the fur, like two jelly beans.

3

Give it big eyes

Two big round eyes close together, with a dark dot in the middle of each.

4

Ears and tiny arms

Two little round ears on top. Then a tiny arm on each side, one up high to wave hello.

5

A smile with one tooth

A small open smile under the eyes, with one tiny tooth poking down.

6

Finishing touches

Two rosy cheeks and a little heart on the tummy. Now this monster is yours.

Go further

Now draw a cute monster that fits in your pocket.

Practice on paper

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How to design your own monster

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a monster sheet of their own.

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