How to Draw a Dragon Outline

Learn how to draw a great looking Dragon Outline with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Dragon Outline.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Dragon Outline

How to Draw a Great Looking Dragon Outline for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the dragon outline by drawing its face. Use a series of curved lines that meet at points to draw its beaklike mouth and horned nostrils. Use overlapping curved lines to draw the brow and eye.

Drawing Step 2

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Use a series of curved lines to enclose the dragon’s curved triangular horn. Notice how the lines overlap near the tip to give it a three-dimensional appearance.

Then, use overlapping curved lines to draw the lower jaw and neck. Use ”V” shaped lines for the horns at the side of the face, and curved lines for the nostril and below the eye.

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Drawing Step 3

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Use a long curved line for the back of the dragon’s snakelike neck.

Then, use a series of overlapping curved lines for the dragon’s chest and foreleg. Notice the lines that meet at points, forming bony spikes along the elbow.

Drawing Step 4

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Use curved lines that meet at points to draw the remaining toes on the dragon’s foot.

Then, use a series of overlapping curved lines to draw its belly and rear leg. Again, note the triangular spikes on the back of the ankle.

Drawing Step 5

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Use curved lines that meet at points to draw the remaining toes on the rear foot. Then, use similar lines to draw the remaining forefoot, poised in mid-step.

Drawing Step 6

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw the remaining rear leg, using a pair of curved lines for the leg and lines that meet at points for the claws.

Then, use long curved lines for the leading edges of the wing. Notice the curved triangular claw at the tip.

Drawing Step 7

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Draw long, slightly bent lines starting just below the curve triangular claw. These represent the bones and joints of the wing. Use curved lines to connect them thus finishing the dragon’s wing.

Add More Details to Your Dragon Outline Picture - Step 8

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Draw the dragon’s tail. Use three long, overlapping lines, giving the tail a three-dimensional appearance.

Use curved lines that meet at points to enclose a flamelike tuft at the tip of the tail. Use curved lines to enclose the remaining horn on top of the head.

Complete the Outline of Your Dragon Outline Drawing - Step 9

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Use long curved lines to draw the underbelly on the neck, torso, and tail. Draw triangular stripes down the dragon’s back, and texture the horn and belly with curved lines.

Color Your Dragon Outline Drawing

Dragon Outline step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your dragon outline is now complete. Color your fairytale creature. What type of dragon should he be? The choice is yours.

For more great Mythical Creatures drawing tutorials, see the collection of How to Draw Mythical Creatures for Beginners.

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Learn More About The Dragon Outline Drawing

Dragons! These mythical creatures excite our imaginations like no other. You can go on a flight of fancy when you learn how to draw a dragon outline.

This dragon is drawn in profile as if you were looking at its side. It has many attributes of real-life animals, such as batlike wings and rams' horns.

You can explore the world of dragons by drawing them. First, check out this Smaug drawing.

The Lord of the Rings dragon is an example of a classic European dragon - four feet, two wings, fiery breath, and a treasure hoard.

Then, check out this very zen oriental dragon drawing with flowers. Notice that this dragon has fewer legs, no wings, and a curious mustache.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Brain Outline or Easy Car Outline Drawing tutorials.

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