Draw a Troll
Young artists will have a wonderful time learning to draw a troll in today’s art lesson.
Everyone will like this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a troll. This easy troll instruction guide is perfect for younger kids looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Expect this drawing to require about 30 minutes, but the art-making process may actually take more time if a background is created in addition to the subject matter.
Enjoy the process of learning to draw a troll. 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 Troll Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This step by step lesson will teach you how to draw a troll. We will draw attention to the shapes of each section and types of contours created so that the drawing looks convincing.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline The Head
First, draw a U-shaped outline for the troll’s head.
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Attach The Ears
Attach its long, pointy ears.
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Draw The Face
Draw two circles for the eyes. Add ovals for the brows and nose. Now, draw a curved line for the mouth. Then, add its sharp fangs sticking out.
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Add The Hair
Outline the troll’s fluffy hair on top of his head.
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Attach The Arms
Form the troll’s large arms as shown.
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Draw The Club
Form the elongated shape of the club and draw sharp lines sticking out. Then, create short lines to add some texture to the club.
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Add The Tunic
Outline the shape of his ragged tunic, and create curved lines to add the folds of the cloth.
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Legs
Draw the short, upright legs of the troll.
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Complete The Troll Drawing
Grab your crayons and let’s color our drawing of a friendly troll! First, fill in the eyes with a black crayon. Next, color the hair and brows with a dark green crayon. Now, use shades of orange to color the inner ear and nose. Color the club with orange and dark gray. Fill in the ragged tunic with a dark brown crayon. Then, shade the skin with a light green crayon.
Draw a Troll PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw a Troll. 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!