How to Draw a Snake Head
Want to experience how to draw a snake head?
Everyone will like this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a snake head. This easy snake head instruction guide is perfect for young kids looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Expect this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the drawing process may actually take longer if a background is added as well.
Enjoy learning how to draw a snake head. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Snake Head Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In today’s step by step lesson, we will learn how to draw a snake head on paper. The location and proportion of each part will be highlighted in each step of the how-to article here. Note that the blue lines are used to indicate the newest shapes being drawn in each step.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Head

First, draw the outline of the snake’s head.
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Draw The Eye

Next, draw the circular outline of the eye. Add the pupil by drawing an oval with pointed ends. Then, draw a curved line above the eye.
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Add The Nostril

Add the nostril by drawing a small oval shape.
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Outline The Underside

Draw the underside of the snake’s head by making a wavy outline as shown.
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Add The Lining Of The Underbelly

Add the lining on its underbelly by drawing curved lines.
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Complete The Snake Head Drawing

Let’s complete the drawing of a snake head by adding some color! First, use a yellow crayon to color the iris and add some shimmer with a white crayon. Next, fill the pupil with a black crayon. Now, color the underbelly and the bottom part of the snake’s head with a cream colored crayon. Then, shade the rest of the snake’s body with a brown crayon.
How to Draw a Snake Head 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 Snake Head. 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!
