Free course: How to design your own monster

How to draw a goblin

A big head, two giant pointy ears, and a cheeky grin. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 10 minutes

Watch it first

The whole goblin in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a goblin

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

1

Start with the head

Draw a big round head, a little wider at the top. Wobbly is fine.

2

Add giant ears

One long pointy ear on each side, sticking straight out. Make them wider than the head.

3

Give it a face

Two big round eyes, a long pointy nose, and a wide grin with one tooth.

4

A skinny body and arms

A small skinny body under the head. One arm hangs down, and one holds something up.

5

Legs, feet, and a vest

Two thin legs with big pointy feet. Draw a V on the chest for a little vest.

6

Finishing touches

A line inside each ear, two cheeky eyebrows, and a shiny button in his hand. Now this goblin is yours.

Go further

Now draw a goblin who collects shiny buttons.

Practice on paper

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