How to Draw Dry Bones
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw Dry Bones, a character from the Super Mario series. This lesson will take about 30 minutes, and all you need is a pencil, some paper, and your favorite coloring materials. You will follow clear instructions to create your drawing, focusing on the character’s unique turtle-like features.
Remember, drawing is all about practice. If your first attempt doesn’t look exactly how you want it, that’s okay! You can always come back to this lesson whenever you like and keep improving your skills. Each time you try, you’ll get a little better at capturing the essence of Dry Bones.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start your drawing, remember to enjoy the process! Take your time and let your imagination guide you. While I’ll share some color ideas, feel free to choose your own colors that make your version of Dry Bones special. This is your artwork, and it should reflect your style! You’re about to create a fantastic drawing of Dry Bones, and there are nine steps to follow. Each step will help you capture the fun details of this character, from his unique skeletal features to his playful expression.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
-
Outline the Snout
Begin by forming the shape of Dry Bones’ snout. Add the pointy upper teeth along the bottom edge of the snout. Then, draw a tiny nostril on the top part of the snout.
-
Draw the Forehead
Above the snout, draw a bumpy line to outline Dry Bones’ forehead.
-
Form the Eyes
Draw upright oval shapes for the eye sockets. Then, add a tiny circular iris in each eye.
-
Add the Lower Jaw
Create a curved line beneath the snout to add Dry Bones’ lower jaw.
-
Draw the Carapace
Outline the curved shape of Dry Bones’ back shell known as the carapace. Now, add the thin, wavy base. Then, draw the large scutes along the carapace.
-
Form the Plastron
Outline Dry Bones’ bottom shell called the plastron. Add a thin tail extending from the back. Then, add curved lines along the plastron to form its bumpy texture.
-
Attach the Arms
Attach Dry Bones’ skeletal arms to his plastron. Next, draw the shape of his gloves. Then, erase any overlapping lines.
-
Draw the Legs
Add his skeleton legs and draw his large shoes.
-
Color the Drawing of Dry Bones
Let’s add some color to our drawing of Dry Bones from Super Mario! First, use light gray to shade the head, arms, legs, and tail. Fill in the eye sockets, nostril, neck, and the gaps between the scutes with black. Now, use a darker shade of gray for the scutes, and white for the base of the carapace. Fill the plastron and irises with yellow. Then, use light blue for the gloves and shoes. Finally, use orange for the soles of the shoes.
How to Draw Dry Bones PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF available below! It’s a great resource for printing or sharing this lesson on how to draw Dry Bones. You can either download it or preview it to help you along the way.