How to Draw the Bat Signal

Learn how to draw a great looking Bat Signal with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Bat Signal.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing the Bat Signal

How to Draw a Great Looking Bat Signal for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the Bat Signal outline by drawing the searchlight. First, draw an oval. Then, extend long, straight lines from each side of the oval. The lines should converge but not touch.

Drawing Step 2

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Next, begin drawing the Batman logo inside the oval. Use a series of curved lines that meet at sharp points to outline the bat's wing. Use straight lines to sketch its head and ears.

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Drawing Step 3

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Draw the remaining wing. Again, use a series of curved lines that meet at sharp points.

Drawing Step 4

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Beside the searchlight, draw a series of "L" shaped lines and curved lines. This traces one side of the skyscraper.

Drawing Step 5

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Draw the opposite side of the building, a mirror image of the first. Again, use "L" shaped lines and curved lines.

Drawing Step 6

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw long, narrow, vertical windows on the building. These are the first of the windows.

Drawing Step 7

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Draw rectangles, some very narrow, within the next three levels of the building. These are additional windows.

Add More Details to Your Bat Signal Picture - Step 8

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Begin sketching a layer of clouds in the night sky. Use a series of connected curved lines. Notice how the clouds merge into one another.

Complete the Outline of Your Bat Signal Drawing - Step 9

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Continue drawing the clouds using a series of connected curved lines.

Color Your Bat Signal Drawing

Bat Signal step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your Bat Signal outline is now complete. Color your drawing. Use yellow for the light of the signal and black for the bat's shadow.

Color the shadowy building dark with light or yellow lights in its windows. Don't forget to color the clouds, dark as night or still rosy from the setting sun.

For more great Batman drawing tutorials, see the collection of Cute How to Draw Batman Art Projects.

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Learn More About The Bat Signal Drawing

Do you need a hero? You can use the Bat Signal to call the Dark Knight. Learn how to draw the Bat Signal with the help of this superhero drawing guide.

In Gotham City, the police use the Bat-Signal to ask for Batman's help. The Bat Signal looks like this Batman logo drawing. It is an oval of light with the silhouette of a bat inside.

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The Bat Signal is projected onto the clouds above the city using a partially shaded searchlight. In this scene, you can see one of the buildings of Gotham City as well.

When the Bat Signal is in the sky, Batman is on his way! Learn how to draw Batman with this superhero drawing guide.

Which supervillains will he need to defeat? Add this Joker drawing or this Harley Quinn drawing to the scene.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw the Joker's Face or Batman Drawing tutorials.

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