Draw the Ender Dragon
Welcome to your drawing lesson focused on the Ender Dragon from Minecraft. This lesson will take about 30 minutes to complete. You will learn how to create the drawing by starting with basic outlines and then adding details to enhance your artwork.
Throughout the lesson, you will focus on using simple shapes to build your dragon. You can choose to keep your drawing as a line art piece or add color if you prefer. The process will help you practice your drawing skills and improve your understanding of how to represent characters from video games.
By the end of this lesson, you will have a completed illustration of the Ender Dragon. Remember, the goal is to learn and develop your artistic abilities while enjoying the process of creating!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you excited to start drawing the Ender Dragon? First, let’s think about how to create this awesome character! It’s a great idea to begin with simple outlines. This way, you can shape the dragon before adding any details. Once you have the outlines ready, you can think about adding some shading to give it depth and make it look even cooler. There are nine steps in total, so take your time and enjoy each part of the process. If you want, you can scroll through the drawing steps first to see how everything fits together. Now, let’s get those pencils ready and jump into your own drawing of the Ender Dragon!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head

Start by drawing a rectangular box for the Ender Dragon’s head. Then, add two small blocky horns.
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Form the Snout

Form a thin rectangular snout attached to the front of the Ender Dragon’s head. Next, add an angled rectangular box below it for the lower jaw. Then, draw a pair of nostrils on top of the snout. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
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Add the Eyes

Draw the dragon’s glaring eyes above its snout.
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Outline the Body

Form a long, thin neck connected to the back of its head. Then, create its large rectangular body.
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Draw the Legs

Draw four blocky legs attached to its body.
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Add the Tail

Outline a long, tapering tail from the rear of the body. Then, add small, blocky spines along the top of the tail.
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Attach the Wing Bones

Form the bony wing structure attached on the sides of the Ender Dragon’s body.
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Outline the Wing Flaps

Outline the rectangular flaps of the dragon’s wings.
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Color the Ender Dragon Drawing

First, fill in the horns, eyes, wing bones and spines with white. Use light gray to add shading. Next, shade the pupils and the inside of the mouth with a vibrant pink color. Now, use black the wing flaps. Then, color the head, neck, body, and legs with dark shades of purple.
Draw the Ender Dragon PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF below! You can download it or preview it. This resource will help you with your lesson on drawing the Ender dragon, and it’s great for printing or sharing with friends.
