How to Draw the Grinch
Young artists can learn how to draw the Grinch by following the photos in this easy guide.
Kids will enjoy this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw the Grinch. This easy Grinch tutorial is perfect for fairly young children looking to get started with drawing.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Plan for this drawing to take about 20 minutes, but the creative process may actually take longer if a background is created in addition to the subject matter.
Get a thrill out of learning how to draw the Grinch. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some unique details. Let’s get started.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw the Grinch Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)

In this lesson, we will discover how to draw the Grinch with your drawing materials. Be sure to observe the various sizes and shapes within the artwork of the Grinch. The lines in each step is outlined in blue so you can see the current parts that you will be drawing.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Begin With Grinch’s Head
Start drawing the basic shape of the Grinch’s head. The bottom half of this shape is similar to a heart shape.
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Add Details In The Face
Then, draw the eyes, nose, and mouth. Follow my example as best as you can.
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Draw The Hat
Add the Grinch’s Christmas Hat on the top of his head.
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Add The Neck
Next, let’s draw two parallel lines below its head. This gives the Grinch his skinny neck.
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Draw The Collar
Add the cloud-shaped collar underneath the neck.
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Complete Your Drawing
Now, grab your crayons or colored pencils and color your grumpy Grinch! Be prepared to use plenty of green colors!
How to Draw the Grinch PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw the Grinch. 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!