Draw a Welsh Dragon
Hello young artists! In today’s art lesson, we’re going to learn how to draw a Welsh dragon. Grab your art supplies and join along with these straightforward 9 drawing steps. You’ll pick up the basics of drawing a Welsh dragon in no time.
This lesson won’t take more than 30 minutes, and there’s a handy PDF at the bottom that you can easily print or download. The lesson PDF even includes a coloring book page with just the dragon’s outline, perfect for coloring with crayons or markers. This is especially helpful for younger kids who need a bit of extra guidance and want to fill in a Welsh dragon.
Drawing becomes more enjoyable when you have a simple lesson to follow. Have fun learning!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw a Welsh Dragon Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
By the end of this lesson we will arrive at a finished drawing of a Welsh dragon by crafting one area at a time. It will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to create each part moving closer to the finished artwork. The finished drawing will be finalized with color making it a drawing you will be proud of!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline The Head
First, form the outline of the Welsh dragon’s head as shown.
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Attach The Ear
Add the pointed shape of the dragon’s ear attached on top of its head.
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Draw The Face
Outline the curved shape of its eye, and the sharp, pointy nose. Then, draw its wavy, pointed tongue sticking out of its mouth.
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Form The Body
Form the elongated shape of the dragon’s body.
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Add The Legs
Add the dragon’s legs attached to the base of its body similar to the illustration. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Outline The Underbelly
Draw a wavy line following the shape of the dragon’s body to outline its underbelly. Then, add evenly spaced lines for some texture.
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Attach The Tail
Form the curling shape of the dragon’s tail attached to its body.
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Draw The Wing
First, draw the large, pointed wing bone attached to the body. Next, add three long curving lines extending from the wing bone. Then, form the bumpy outline of the wing.
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Complete The Welsh Dragon Drawing
Let’s add some color to our drawing of a Welsh dragon! First, fill in the eye with a white crayon. Next, color the wing and underbelly with a peachy shade. Now, use a dark red crayon for the tongue and inner ear. Then, use a vibrant shade of red to color the rest of the dragon’s body.
Draw a Welsh Dragon PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw a Welsh Dragon. 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!