How to Draw a Sitting Dragon (Easy Step by Step)
This sitting dragon is round, soft, and very friendly, so it is a great first dragon to draw. It is drawn with one big pear-shaped outline, two little horns, small wings, a curly tail, and a tiny smile. There are no scary teeth or claws, just dots and curves.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 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 sitting dragon step by step
How to Draw a Sitting Dragon · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Body outline and tail
Start at the left of the head and draw one long curvy line down the side, in at the neck, and out to a wide, round bottom. Come up the other side, add a small curly tail at the bottom right, and finish with a little horn on top of the right side of the head.
Step 3: Top of head, left horn
Draw a gently curved line across the top of the head to close it. Start it at the right horn and end with a second little horn on the left that matches the first.
Step 4: Two little wings
On each side of the body, just below the head, draw a small wing that starts at the body and curves out and back. Give each wing a wavy bottom edge, like soft scallops.
Step 5: Two belly curves
Draw two short curved lines on the belly, one on each side. Make the left one a U-shaped hook and the right one a backwards hook, so they look like tiny tucked-in arms.
Step 6: Two round eyes
Draw two small dots for eyes in the middle of the face, one on each side. Fill them in and keep them the same size.
Step 7: Tiny smile
Between the eyes and a little lower, draw a tiny wavy smile, like two small bumps in a row.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your sitting dragon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a unicorn or how to draw a dragon next.
Tips for drawing a sitting dragon
- Start with the light oval guide, then draw the body outline so the head sits in the top part and the bottom is wide and round.
- Make the two horns match. Draw each one as a short line that leans outward with a little bump near the tip.
- Keep the wings small and put them on each side where the head meets the body, so they look tucked on and not floating.
Free sitting dragon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this sitting 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 sitting dragon drawing
Try a bright green or purple body with a lighter belly and wings in a different shade. For a creative twist, color the dragon like a sunset, with orange at the bottom fading to pink at the top.
Sitting dragon fun fact for kids
The dragon is the only imaginary animal among the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese tradition, dragons are linked with rain and good luck.
Questions about drawing a sitting dragon
What shapes do I need to draw a sitting dragon?
You need one big pear-shaped outline for the head and body. Then add small curved horns, two little wings, and a curly tail.
How do I make my dragon look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and wide apart, and keep the smile tiny. A round, chubby body also makes it look cuddly.
How long does it take to draw a dragon?
This one takes about 10 to 15 minutes for most kids. Take your time with the horns and wings, since those take the most care.
