How to Draw a Baby Dragon (Easy Step by Step)
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A baby dragon is a friendly mix of simple shapes: a big oval head, a rounded body, and two bumpy wings. The round face and tiny horns make it look more cuddly than scary. It is a great drawing for kids who want to practice ovals and curvy lines.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 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 baby dragon step by step
How to Draw a Baby 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: The big head
Draw a wide, round oval near the top of your page. This is the dragon's head, so make it nice and big.
Step 3: The pointy horns
On top of the head, draw two small triangles with curved sides, one on the left and one on the right. Let them lean out a little like cat ears.
Step 4: Face and smile
Add two round dots for eyes in the middle of the head. Put two tiny dots for the nose between them, then draw a happy curved smile below.
Step 5: Body sides
Under the head, start at each side of the chin and draw a curved line that bulges outward and heads down. Leave the bottom open for now.
Step 6: Bat wings
On each side, start at the body line near the shoulder and draw a wing that goes up and out. Make the outer edge wiggly with pointy bumps, then curve back to the body line.
Step 7: Little arms
At the bottom of each body line, draw a small oval, just below the wing. Let it touch the body line.
Step 8: Flat feet
Near the bottom of your page, draw two flat ovals side by side, one on the left and one on the right. They will be the feet.
Step 9: Tummy and toes
Join the body lines to the feet and draw a short straight line between the feet. Add a tall oval in the middle of the belly with wavy stripes across it, and two short lines in each foot for toes.
Step 10: Curly tail
Start near the right foot and draw a long curve that sweeps out and up to the right. Finish with a small curl at the tip.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your baby dragon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a gargoyle or how to draw a baby unicorn next.
Tips for drawing a baby dragon
- Draw the head oval wider than it is tall, and leave plenty of room below it for the body.
- The wings are the trickiest part. Start at the shoulder with one smooth curve going up and out, then add the wiggly, pointy bottom edge.
- Draw the tail last. Start it near the right foot and leave some space on the right so the curl has room to swing out.
Free baby dragon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baby 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 baby dragon drawing
Try a bright green or purple dragon with a yellow tummy patch and orange wings. For a creative twist, color the wings like a sunset with stripes of pink, orange, and yellow.
Baby dragon fun fact for kids
The word dragon comes from the Greek word drakon, which meant a large snake. Dragon stories are very old and are told in many parts of the world.
Questions about drawing a baby dragon
What shapes do I need to draw a baby dragon?
You need ovals for the head, tummy, arms, and feet, and curved lines for the body. The wings have wiggly edges, and the horns are small triangles.
How do I make my baby dragon look cuter?
Make the head extra big and the eyes round and far apart. A small smile and short little arms and feet help too.
How do I draw dragon wings?
Start at the shoulder with a curve that rises up and out. Then draw the outer edge with pointy bumps and join it back to the body.
