How to Draw the Big Bad Wolf (Easy Step by Step)
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The Big Bad Wolf is a favorite storybook character, and this cartoon version looks more sleepy than scary. He is built from curves, ovals, and triangles, so it is a great drawing for beginners. The three swirly puffs of wind are the best part.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw the Big Bad Wolf step by step
How to Draw the Big Bad Wolf · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Cheek curves
Draw two curved lines that bend inward like the sides of a bowl, one on the left and one on the right. These are the lower cheeks of the wolf's face, with a gap between them.
Step 2: Face and muzzle
Draw two small dots for eyes. Between them, lower down, draw a rounded muzzle with a tiny oval inside for the mouth, then add a curved line under it for the chin. Add the short side lines near the neck and the small marks on the left that start the tail.
Step 3: The sleeping cap
Draw a tall rounded hat on top of the head that curls down on the right side. Add a wavy line across the forehead for the hat's edge and a little round pom-pom at the tip.
Step 4: Ears
Draw a pointy triangle ear on each side at the top of the head, poking out beside the hat. Then draw a rounded loop ear at each lower cheek.
Step 5: Arms and feet
Draw a long skinny oval on each side of the tummy for the arms. Then add two flat ovals at the bottom for the feet, and finish the round body line down to them.
Step 6: Bushy tail
On the left, draw a big curved tail that sweeps out from the back and ends in a zigzag tip, like a row of little mountains.
Step 7: The nose
Draw a rounded triangle for the nose at the top of the muzzle, just above the little oval mouth. You can fill it in solid.
Step 8: Wind swirls
On the right, draw three short straight lines stacked one above the other. Curl the end of each line into a little swirl to show the wolf huffing and puffing.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Big Bad Wolf? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw Jack and the Beanstalk or how to draw a pumpkin carriage next.
Tips for drawing the Big Bad Wolf
- Draw lightly at first, so you can fix the cheek curves and the body before you press hard.
- The wavy edge of the hat is the trickiest part. Make it as a row of small, even bumps, like a tiny hill range.
- For the wind swirls, draw the straight line first, then curl the end around into a snail shell shape.
Free Big Bad Wolf coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Big Bad Wolf coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Big Bad Wolf drawing
Try soft gray fur with a cozy red or blue hat and a pale pink muzzle. For a twist, color each wind puff a different shade of blue.
Big Bad Wolf fun fact for kids
Real wolves live and hunt in family groups called packs, and they talk to each other by howling.
Questions about drawing the Big Bad Wolf
What shapes do I need to draw the Big Bad Wolf?
You need curved lines for the cheeks, an oval body, triangles for the ears, and small ovals for the arms and feet. The tail is a big curve with a zigzag tip.
How do I make my wolf look friendlier?
Keep the eyes as small round dots set wide apart, and give him a small open mouth. The sleeping cap also makes him look silly instead of scary.
How do I draw the wind swirls?
Start with a short straight line, then curl the end around into a spiral like a snail shell. Make all three about the same size so they look like a set.
