39 Easy Monster Drawing Tutorials

A Demogorgon is a mythological creature that appears in ancient texts. The popular TV show Stranger Things brought the Demogorgon into the public consciousness.

Scarecrows don't just frighten crows--they frighten people if they come across one unexpectedly. A fake, straw-stuffed person in the middle of a field is a little eerie. Some farmers might be a little afraid that their scarecrows will come to life one day.

Godzilla is a famous movie monster that looks like a giant dinosaur. He originally appeared in black-and-white movies. Godzilla is so popular that filmmakers still produce movies about him today.

Devils are evil creatures that people typically associate with Christianity, although they appear in other religions, such as Islam. Devils frighten people and tempt them to commit evil deeds to oppose forces of good.

The fear of clowns is called "coulrophobia." While clowns are supposed to be friendly, some people think they're creepy because of their painted-on smiles and strange behaviors. Killer clowns often appear in horror movies, books and video games.

Pennywise is an evil clown from Stephen King's novel It. This monster is so famous that he's appeared in multiple film adaptations. While Pennywise appears as a clown, he's actually an evil deity that can shapeshift into different beings.

Chucky is an evil doll that started out as a horror movie monster, although he later appears in comedy films. He was born when a serial killer possessed a doll as he was dying. He and his girlfriend, Tiffany, have a child together.

Xenomorphs are extraterrestrial creatures that appear in the Alien film series. They famously "impregnate" living hosts with larvae that burst out of their bodies. Xenomorphs have creepy, skeletal-like bodies with elongated skulls and sharp teeth.

Cerberus is a three-headed dog that helps Hades guard the underworld in Greek mythology. In some myths, Cerberus has only one head like a normal dog. Cerberus also has snakes sticking out from his body.

Demons are so creepy that they don't need to do anything to be scary--just seeing one is enough. When you see a demon, you know that they're about to scare you or try to tempt you into doing something bad.

Oogie Boogie is a monster from the famous movie The Nightmare Before Christmas who tortures, kills and eats people. He lives in Halloweentown and is one of Jack Skellington's rivals.

Ticci Toby is the main character of a creepy Internet story. He has several mental illnesses and regular encounters with Slender Man that make him crazier. When Slender Man saves his life after he nearly burns to death, Ticci Toby becomes his servant.

Cthulhu is one of  H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations. He lives in the ocean and looks like he has a giant octopus for a head. In Lovecraft's tales, cults worship Cthulhu as a god while they await his return.

Freddy Krueger is a serial killer who first appeared in the film A Nightmare on Elm Street. After he burned to death, his spirit returned to kill people in their dreams, which also kills them in real life.

Zombies are dead people who terrorize the living. Typically, they want to kill people and eat their brains or bite them to turn them into other zombies.

The kraken is a giant squid like creature that originated from sailor mythology in the 1700s. Since sailors didn't have modern scientific knowledge, they made up stories about the monsters that they might find in the ocean depths.

Krampus is a being who travels with Saint Nicholas on December 5th. While Saint Nicholas brings gifts for the good children, Krampus spanks the bad children with birch rods.

Frankenstein's monster is a nameless creature that Dr. Frankenstein created in a lab. In Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein's monster tries to be good, but he turns evil when society cruelly rejects him.

Sharks are scary enough on their own, but a zombie shark could eat your brains if you encountered one in the ocean. You might want to stay on the boat.

The Ghost Rider is a Marvel character whose head turns into a fiery skull at night. Several men and women in the comics have become Ghost Riders, but the most famous Rider is Johnny Blaze.

Ken Kaneki is a one-eyed ghoul with numerous titles, including Black Reaper and One-Eyed King. He is the main character of the Tokyo Ghoul series that includes a manga, an anime and books and video games.

Not all monsters are scary. This one is furry and smiling just like your favorite monsters from Disney's Monsters, Inc.

This shadowy figure has a skull-like face and wears a long, hooded cloak. He carries a sharp sickle or scythe, the reason he is called a "reaper."

Feel like howling at the moon? This furry werewolf will join you. Part animal, part human, he is still wearing the tatters of his clothing.

Blah, blah, I want to suck your blood! This classic vampire has pointy ears, pointy hair, pointy teeth, and a wide, pointy collar.

Un-death hasn't been kind to this character. He wears a silly expression. He is missing teeth, covered in scars, and his clothing is tattered. He also has no hair or ears!

Whether he lives in a swamp or under a bridge, this fanged, pointy-eared troll is ready to defend his territory - smashing with a club if necessary.

Horned and winged gargoyle statues were thought to scare away evil. But this creepy character looks as if he could be evil himself!

What makes a monster? Horns, sharp teeth, deformed features, and the risk of harm - this monster portrait has it all.

If zombies are in search of brains, this one is in trouble with its friends. Exposed brains, sagging skin, scars, and a missing nose mark this character as one of the undead.

King Kong is a gorilla of monstrous proportions, able to grab a full-grown woman like a doll and scale a skyscraper as if it were a tree.

You'll want to show your mummy your drawing skills when you master this classic horror flick monster.

His portrait looks pretty normal until you shade the entirety of his eyes. This creepy portrait will have your friends screaming.

It's been said that looking into Medusa's eyes will turn a person to stone. Don't worry, you can look at this one as you draw - it's like a game of rock, paper, scissors met snakes and ladders.

If real-life animatronics don't creep you out, this busted robotic bunny drawing will. Just don't draw a costume for him to stuff you in!

Not all monsters on this list have to be scary. This one is furry and cute in the style of Disney's Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University.

In some mythologies, vampires are said to live (or, not live?) for a very long time. This one shows its age with long white hair.

If the elderly vampire above wasn't your style, check out this attractive female vampire dressed in an elegant gown.

Demons and spirits are a common part of the Japanese mythos, so demon characters are equally common in anime. This one has a rebellious teen vibe with horns, hair, and multiple piercings.