51 Halloween Drawing Ideas: Scary But Easy Drawing Tutorials

Halloween conjures images of grinning jack-o-lanterns, dancing skeletons, creepy monsters, and buckets of treats.

Whether you embrace the nightmare-inducing Halloween tricks or the sweet Halloween treats, there is a place for everyone in this creepiest of holidays.

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Did you know that Halloween as we know it today had its roots in pagan celtic festivals? Irish immigrants brought Halloween to North America with them.

As Halloween has grown in popularity, traditions like pumpkin carving and dressing in costumes to collect candy have developed.

Holidays like Halloween are celebrated all over the world. Here are some ways that Halloween is celebrated in different parts of the world:

  • In Spain and Mexico, the festival of Día de los Muertos honors those who have died. Participants dress up as deceased family, and present gifts to their departed family and friends.
  • China celebrates the Hungry Ghost festival, when the dead are thought to be released from hell to visit the living. One tradition is to burn paper mâché models of money and clothes for ghosts to enjoy in the afterlife.
  • In Haiti, Fèt Gede is celebrated in early November with special dances, unique drumming and food.


Whether you are looking for inspiration on art projects, Halloween decoration, to impress your friends, or even enrage your enemies, this list of 51 drawing guides ideas is sure to inspire.

Check out the tutorials for movie characters, Halloween favorites, scary animals, and even candy to make fantastic Halloween cartoon art.

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51 Best Halloween Drawing Tutorials


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