Draw a Griffin
Children will enjoy learning to draw a griffin from 9 easy steps.
Expect clear instructions to follow, kids will enjoy designing their own mythical griffin on paper. Also included is a printable version of this griffin drawing lesson.
Perfect for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to teach kids how to draw their own griffin.
Enjoy the process of learning to draw a griffin. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw a Griffin Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn to draw a griffin in a series of 9 steps. It is best to consider the shape and size of each part of the griffin.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline The Eye
Begin by forming the shape of the Griffin’s eye. Then, draw a curved line to outline the iris.
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Draw The Beak
Draw the pointy shape of the Griffin’s beak.
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Form The Head
Now, outline the upright head of the Griffin.
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Add The Torso
Next, form the outline of the Griffin’s feathery torso.
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Attach The Talons
Attach the Griffin’s eagle-like talons to its torso. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Form The Hind Legs
Create hind legs similar to a lion’s as shown in the illustration.
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Draw The Tail
Draw the Griffin’s thin, long tail.
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Attach The Wings
Draw the shape of its massive wings attached to its back.
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Complete The Griffin Drawing
Time to color our drawing of a griffin! First, fill in the eyes with black and white crayons. Next, shade the beak and talons with yellow crayon. Now, color the head and tip of its tail with a white crayon. Then, shade the torso with a light gray crayon. Use a light brown crayon to color the hind legs and tail. Then, fill in the wings with a brown crayon. Finally, use a dark brown crayon to color the Griffin’s claws and nails.
Draw a Griffin PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw a Griffin. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!