61 Easy Fantasy Drawing Tutorials

Mummies are classic horror movie monsters that roam the tombs of Egypt. They're just like real mummies that researchers found in the pyramids, with one major difference--they've come to life to terrorize the living. Many people dress like mummies for Halloween.

In popular culture, angels are supernatural beings that live in Heaven. Their wings are large, soft and covered in white feathers. Angels fly through the sky with their wings and visit humans on Earth.

The kraken is a mythological creature that lives in the sea and attacks boats that enter its territory. Myths portray the kraken as a giant squid or octopus. Researchers believe that the myth came from giant squid sightings in the 1200s.

Demons are evil creatures that scare and mislead humans. Some demons have red skin and horns, but this demon looks like a human girl. Still, the horns and scary look on her face make it clear that she's not just any human.

Griffins are breathtaking mythological creatures that have the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. Depictions of the griffin date all the way back to 3000 B.C.

Would you like a dragon to play with? This baby dragon is cute, cuddly and small enough that it won't burn your house down. Some dragons are scary and breathe fire, but this dragon is friendly and makes tiny flames.

This is the classic demon with red skin, yellow eyes, horns and a pointed tail. Demons are scary creatures that cause trouble for humans. Luckily, simple shapes make this cartoon demon a little friendlier.

Werewolves are famous monsters that you often see around Halloween. A werewolf is a human who was bitten by another werewolf, which makes them turn into a wolf during the full moon. Werewolves stand on their hind legs and howl at the moon.

When you find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you'll enjoy rewards beyond your wildest dreams. Legend has it that leprechauns hide their pots of gold, which they earn by making shoes for fairies, at the end of every rainbow.

Christmas elves are short creatures with pointy ears that build toys for Santa at Christmastime. While elves have appeared in a variety of myths, this guide shows you how to draw a holiday elf.

Fairies are dainty creatures that live in the forest and perform magic. Popular culture often depicts fairies as tiny women with wings. If you're good, a fairy might grant you a wish.

Athena is a Greek goddess associated with art and wisdom. She plays a large role in Greek myths and interacts with other famous mythological figures like Medusa.

Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed and wait for Santa Claus to arrive. Santa Claus brings gifts for good boys and girls and lumps of coal for children who misbehave. Have you been good this year?

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus travels to children's houses on his sleigh pulled by reindeer. The sleigh is the subject of popular Christmas songs that you listen to during the holidays.

Witches are magical creatures--usually women--who wear pointy hats, cast spells and fly on their brooms. Male witches exist, but they're often called wizards or warlocks. Black cats often accompany witches on their journeys.

Dragons are mythological creatures that look like giant lizards. They soar through the sky and breathe fire to protect their treasure or a princess locked in a castle.

Anime is a popular art style that originated in Japan. With this guide, you'll draw an anime elf that looks like a character from Japanese cartoons.

Monsters don't have to be scary--they can be funny and friendly, too. This monster is covered in fur like Sully from the movie Monsters, Inc.

Do aliens exist? Nobody knows for sure, but alien sightings have been part of pop culture for decades. You might know someone in your family who claims to have seen a UFO.

The unicorn emoji is one of the cutest emojis in the set. Use a unicorn emoji next time you talk to your friends online.

In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a bird that dies and comes back to life when it rises from the ashes. Phoenixes are associated with strength and fire.

Not all angels live in Heaven. Fallen angels are angels that God cast out of Heaven because they disobeyed him. This angel looks sad, but at least she still has her wings.

Centaurs are half-horse and half-human, making them one of the strangest fantasy creatures. They live in the forest and hunt and shoot arrows. Centaurs can be both male and female.

Watch out for Cupid's arrow--you'll fall in love with somebody if you're his next target. Cupid often appears on Valentine's Day because people associate him with love and romance.

Wizards are magicians that cast spells and occasionally grant wishes. Movies and cartoons often depict wizards as men with robes, beards, pointed hats and a wooden staff that they use for their magic.

Aphrodite is a Greek goddess associated with love and passion. Also known as Venus, Aphrodite is the subject of some of the world's most famous paintings, including a painting where she stands on a giant shell.

Stay away from vampires--they'll suck your blood! Dracula is the most famous vampire, but authors have been writing about different vampires for centuries.

In December, Krampus accompanies Saint Nicholas while he offers gifts to good boys and girls. The children who misbehave don't receive gifts--instead, Krampus disciplines them with a birch rod.

Trolls are big, ugly creatures who carry clubs and live in caves away from humans. Most trolls aren't particularly bright.

Dragons are an important part of Japanese folklore. Unlike Western dragons, which look like green lizards, Japanese dragons more closely resemble snakes. They come in bright colors like red and yellow.

Chibi is a Japanese art style that features cute characters with exaggerated features. Unicorns are already cute, but the chibi style makes this unicorn even cuter and friendlier.

Cthulhu is a squid-like monster invented by the author H. P. Lovecraft. According to his short stories, Cthulhu is trapped in the ocean. One day, Cthulhu will emerge and terrorize humanity.

According to modern myths, the Grim Reaper visits people while they're dying to escort them to the afterlife. Artists often depict the Grim Reaper as a skeleton wearing a black cloak and carrying a scythe.

Devils are scary creatures with horns and cloven hooves. Their smile reveals a mouth full of fangs--not somebody that you want to run into unexpectedly. However, you could make this devil nicer in your imaginary adventures.

Dragons don't have to be big and scary. This kawaii art style from Japan makes your dragon cute and friendly--perfect for imaginative adventures.

The dragons from medieval legends are tough, fierce and intimidating. Learn how to draw an impressive dragon, then draw gold coins and other treasures for your dragon to protect.

When you look into a dragon's eye, you see fierceness and intensity. Most dragons wouldn't let you get that close, but you can draw a dragon's eye at home to get the full effect. Hang it up in your room to ward off evil spirits.

Modern media depicts mermaids as beautiful women who swim in the ocean with their fish tails. Ariel from the Disney movie "The Little Mermaid" is one of the most famous mermaids. Male mermaids also exist, but they're often called "mermen" or "merpeople."

Zombies are some of the scariest movie monsters. They crawl out of graves, chase people around and bite them to turn them into fellow zombies. Zombies appear in some of the oldest horror movies, making them staples of the horror genre.

Hatchimals are toy animals that hatch out of their eggs. These toys are so popular that they frequently sell out around the holidays. If you don't have a Hatchimal, you can draw your own with this drawing guide.

What would you think if you looked up at the sky and saw a flying horse? Like unicorns, the pegasus is a stunning horse-like creature that you'll only find in myths. They soar through the sky with their dazzling wings.

Angels are heavenly creatures that are frequently depicted with gowns, wings and halos. If you see an angel, you know that they're here to help. Books, movies and TV shows portray angels as pure, wholesome beings that watch over people on Earth.

If you find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you might also find a leprechaun waiting. Leprechauns are tiny men that wear green outfits and make shoes for fairies. You see leprechauns on St Patrick's Day along with rainbows and four-leaf clovers.

Unicorns look similar to ordinary horses, but they have a magical, ethereal quality. This unicorn has a dazzling horn and feathery wings that allow her to fly through the clouds. If a fairy granted you a wish, would you wish to ride a real-life unicorn?

Poseidon is a Greek god who rules the ocean with his trident. The Greeks also worshiped Poseidon as a horse tamer and god of earthquakes. One of his children is a merman named Triton.

Cartoon princesses have great lives. They live in castles, attend balls and dinner parties, and wear gowns, tiaras and fancy shoes. One day, the princess will be the queen of her nation and rule over her subjects.

Anubis is an Egyptian god who looks like a human with the head of a dog. Like the Grim Reaper, Anubis escorts dead people to the afterlife. Anubis is also an embalmer and protector of cemeteries and gravesites.

Zeus is the Greek god of thunder who rules over the rest of the gods. The rest of the gods obey him and call him Father. Zeus has many children, including Helen of Troy, who is famous for her beauty.

Chinese dragons are snake-like creatures with claws, scales and long tails. Dragons play a major role in Chinese culture, appearing in various myths, stories and proverbs. Chinese dragons are also a good-luck symbol.

Draw someone a heart tree to show them how much you love them. Heart trees have thick trunks and branches with hearts in the place of leaves. The trees symbolize romantic and platonic love.

Medusa is a character from Greek mythology who turns people to stone whenever they look at her. Instead of hair, she has hissing snakes on her head. Medusa and her two sisters are known as Gorgons.

To draw Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony, start by sketching her head, add guidelines to mark the placement of her facial features, then, draw her large expressive eyes, a small snout, and her signature pink curly mane and tail.

You can capture Chucky's ire as you sketch his grimacing face and tousled hair. From the neck down, however, he looks like an innocent child holding a ruler.

Is this a forest fairy or a garden fairy? You can decide as you draw her leaf-shaped wings. You will master this drawing so fast you'll think someone sprinkled you with pixie dust.

Whether you'd rather slay a dragon or tame one, this fearsome beast spouts a river of jagged flames. It has all the traditional dragon parts - a lizardlike body, batlike wings, and a horned head.

Cute or nefarious? That depends on your family traditions. Either way, you can draw his innocent, beaming face, pointed hat, and lobed collar.

As you draw this creepy woman, notice the lines that make up her skinny limbs and gaunt face.

Gandalf epitomizes the classic wizard of myth with a pointed hat, long beard, long, dark robes, and a mystical staff.

This leprechaun is dressed in a traditional top hat, pointed slippers, and a beard. He is holding his legendary pot of gold.

Unicorns are rare and beautiful, just like the one in this portrait. The simple lines of this drawing guide make it a perfect entry point for beginner fantasy artists.

Is this a portrait of a finned sea-faring dragon or a traditional winged dragon? You can decide when you draw this fearsome beast.