Free course: How to draw a character

How to draw a dragon

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

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 12 minutes

Watch it first

The whole dragon in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a dragon

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

1

Start with the head

Draw one big circle near the top. Leave room on the left — the snout goes there.

2

Belly and tail

A round belly under the head, then one long tail sweeping out the back.

3

Snout and horns

A short snout out the front, and two horns curving back over the head.

4

Give it a face

One big eye, a dot for the nostril, and a wide grin curving into the cheek.

5

Wing and legs

A wing with two scoops along the bottom, and two little feet to sit on.

6

Spikes and fire

Zigzag spikes down the back and tail, a line on the belly, and a puff of fire. Now this dragon is yours.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a character sheet they drew.

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