How to Draw a Frankenstein Monster (Easy Step by Step)
The Frankenstein monster is a fun one to draw because he is mostly boxes and curves. You build him from a tall rounded square for the head, a wavy line for the hair, a short neck and a big curved shape for the shoulders. Two bolts, a little scar mark and a smile turn him into a friendly monster.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a Frankenstein monster step by step
How to Draw a Frankenstein Monster · 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 tall rounded square for the head, with a flat top, straight sides and a curved bottom, like a big box with soft corners.
Step 3: The wavy hair line
Near the top of the head, draw a wavy line from one side to the other, like little hills and valleys. This is the edge of his flat hair.
Step 4: The neck
Under the middle of the chin, draw two short straight lines going down, side by side. Join them at the bottom with a gentle curve.
Step 5: The shoulders
Start at one side of the neck and draw a big curve out and down to make a shoulder. Do the same on the other side, then close the bottom with a straight line.
Step 6: The first bolt
On the left side of the head, draw a short line sticking out. Then add a short tall line at the end to make a letter T lying on its side.
Step 7: Face and second bolt
Draw two round dots for eyes in the middle of the face, with a small curved line above each one for the eyebrows. Add a tiny straight dash on his cheek, and draw a second bolt on the right side of the head to match the first.
Step 8: The happy smile
Below the eyes, draw a wide curved line like a smile.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Frankenstein monster? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a witch or how to draw a vampire next.
Tips for drawing a Frankenstein monster
- Take your time with the head. Draw a tall rounded square first so the sides stay straight and the top stays flat.
- The wavy hair line is the trickiest part. Make small, even hills and valleys that go all the way from one side of the head to the other.
- Draw the two bolts at the same height on each side of the head so he looks even, and keep the neck lines straight and close together.
Free Frankenstein monster coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Frankenstein monster 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 Frankenstein monster drawing
Try a classic green for the skin, black for the hair and gray for the bolts. For a creative twist, make him a silly color like purple or blue and give him a bright striped shirt.
Frankenstein monster fun fact for kids
Frankenstein is actually the name of the scientist in Mary Shelley's 1818 book, not the monster. The monster in the story has no name at all, but people now often call him Frankenstein too.
Questions about drawing a Frankenstein monster
What shapes do I need to draw a Frankenstein monster?
You need a tall rounded square for the head, a wavy line for the hair, two dots for the eyes and a big half-oval for the shoulders. Short straight lines make the neck and bolts.
How do I make my Frankenstein look friendly instead of scary?
Give him a big curved smile and round eyes. Gently curved eyebrows also help him look kind.
How do I draw the bolts on his head?
On each side of the head, draw a short line sticking out, then a short tall line at the end to make a letter T lying on its side. Keep both bolts at the same height.
