How to Draw a Pineapple Dragon (Easy Step by Step)
This pineapple dragon is part fruit, part fairy tale, and almost all circles. You build it from a round head, a round body, and a spiky crown of leaves, then add little horns, tiny wings, and a curly tail.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a pineapple dragon step by step
How to Draw a Pineapple Dragon · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Top of the head
Start with a big curve for the top of the head, like the top half of a circle. Begin at the left, curve up and over, and stop on the right side, leaving the bottom open.
Step 3: The round body
Below the head, draw a big round shape for the body. Start where the left side of the head ended, curve down and around the bottom, and come back up to meet the right side of the head.
Step 4: The leafy crown
Above the head, draw a zigzag crown of pointy pineapple leaves. Make the middle leaf the tallest and the side leaves a little shorter.
Step 5: Horns and feet
Draw a small curved horn on each side of the top of the head, like a little leaf-shaped bump. Then add two little rounded feet at the bottom of the body.
Step 6: Wings and tail
Draw a wing on each side of the body shaped like a bat wing, with a curved top and a wavy bottom edge. Then draw a curly tail from the bottom right of the body, ending in a small curl.
Step 7: Eyes and smile
Draw two round dots for eyes, spaced wide apart on the head. Between them and a little lower, draw a tiny wavy smile like a sideways letter w.
Step 8: Belly criss-cross
On the belly, draw a few slanted lines going one way, then a few lines going the other way so they cross each other. Add one short curved line on the right side.
Step 9: Belly curls and tail
Draw a short curved line on each side of the belly, with one small curl at the bottom left. Then add a little squiggle along the top of the tail.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pineapple dragon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a unicorn or how to draw a dragon next.
Tips for drawing a pineapple dragon
- Draw the head first and the body second, with the body a little bigger, so the dragon looks round and cuddly.
- The belly criss-cross is the trickiest part. Draw all the lines going one way first, then cross them with lines going the other way.
- Make the two wings about the same size by drawing the first one, then comparing the second against it before you finish.
Free pineapple dragon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pineapple dragon 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 pineapple dragon drawing
Color the body sunny yellow with the crown in leafy green, and make the wings and tail a soft orange. For a creative twist, give your dragon a rainbow crown or purple horns.
Pineapple dragon fun fact for kids
A pineapple is not a single fruit. It grows from many small flowers whose fruits fuse together, and each diamond-shaped section on the skin comes from one of those flowers.
Questions about drawing a pineapple dragon
What shapes do I need to draw a pineapple dragon?
You need a big round shape for the head, another for the body, and zigzag points for the crown. Little curves make the horns, feet, wings, and tail.
How do I make my pineapple dragon look cuter?
Place the eyes wide apart and keep the smile tiny. Round, chubby shapes make it look extra sweet.
How do I draw the pineapple pattern on the belly?
Draw a few slanted lines in one direction, then cross them with slanted lines in the other direction. They will make diamonds, just like a real pineapple.
