How to Draw a Japanese Dragon
Hey there, young artists! Get ready to explore the world of Japanese dragons in today’s drawing adventure.
Join in and follow these simple 9 drawing steps to discover the basics of drawing a Japanese dragon. Did you know that in Japan, dragons are often seen as powerful and magical creatures?
The best part? This lesson is a breeze, taking just around 30 minutes. Plus, there’s a handy PDF waiting for you – easy to print or download. The PDF even comes with a coloring-book-like page featuring just the dragon’s outline. Perfect for adding your favorite colors with crayons or markers. This is especially helpful for little ones who need some extra guidance while drawing a Japanese dragon.
Let the fun begin as you learn to draw a Japanese dragon. And here’s a tip – go beyond the lesson and add your creative details! Oh, and don’t forget about the free PDF guide – it’s your art companion on this exciting journey.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Japanese Dragon Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw a Japanese-styled dragon in no time. It’s best if we consider the proportions of each of the drawn parts of the Japanese dragon.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Form The Head
Start by forming the shape of the Japanese dragon’s head.
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Add The Face
Draw a curved line for the eye. Next, form the eyebrow by drawing a thin wavy line attached to the eye. Now, add a small dot for the nostril. Then, draw a long, wavy line for the whisker.
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Attach The Antlers
Attach branch-like antlers growing on top of the dragon’s head.
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Outline The Body
Outline its long, wavy body connected to the base of its head.
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Draw The Arms
Draw the dragon’s arms attached to its body similar to the illustration.
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Attach Crests
Draw slightly curving zigzag lines along the dragon’s back to form its crests.
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Add The Underbelly
Now, draw a wavy line following the shape of the dragon’s body to outline its underbelly. Then, add evenly spaced lines to create some texture.
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Form The Scales
Form the dragon’s scales by drawing a series of curved lines as shown.
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Complete The Japanese Dragon Drawing
Time to color our drawing of a Japanese dragon! First, fill in the eye with a white crayon. Next, shade the antlers with a brown crayon. Now, color the eyebrow, whisker, and crests with a red crayon. Then, fill in the underbelly with an orange crayon. Finally, color the dragon’s head and scaly body with a light blue crayon.
How to Draw a Japanese Dragon PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Japanese 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!
This has been the hardest art ever.