How to Draw a Kid in a Dragon Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A kid in a dragon costume is fun because you get two characters in one: a smiling child peeking out of a toothy dragon hood. The drawing is built from simple shapes: ovals for the hood, mouth and feet, circles for the eyes and hands, and pointy shapes for the horns, wings and tail spikes.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
- How to draw a kid in a dragon costume step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid in a dragon costume
- Free kid in a dragon costume coloring page
- How to color your kid in a dragon costume drawing
- Kid in a dragon costume fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid in a dragon costume
- More easy Halloween drawings
How to draw a kid in a dragon costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Dragon Costume · 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 dragon hood
Draw a big oval for the hood. Make it a little wider than it is tall, and leave room below it for the body.
Step 3: Two pointy horns
On top of the hood, draw two small pointed horns, one on each side. Start each horn on the hood line, curve up to a point, and come back down to the hood.
Step 4: The open mouth
Inside the lower part of the hood, draw a big rounded oval for the open mouth. Make the top edge wavy and bumpy, because that is where the teeth will go.
Step 5: Big round eyes
Above the mouth, draw two circles side by side for the dragon's eyes. Leave them empty for now.
Step 6: Body and arms
Below the hood, draw two lines going down for the sides of the body. Add a skinny arm on each side that ends in a small circle for a hand, and close the body with a wavy line along the bottom.
Step 7: Bat-like wings
Draw a wing on each side of the body, next to the arm. Start at the shoulder, curve out, then make a few pointy scallops along the bottom edge.
Step 8: Little feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two flat ovals side by side for the feet. Let them touch the bottom of the body.
Step 9: The curly tail
On the right side near the feet, draw a long curved tail that sweeps out and curls up at the end. Add a row of small spikes along the top of it.
Step 10: Face and tooth details
Draw a dot in each dragon eye, then little bumpy teeth along the top of the mouth. Inside the mouth, add two dots for the kid's eyes and a curved smile. Finish with a small curve under the hood for the shirt collar and tiny marks at the sleeves.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a dragon costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a lion costume or how to draw a kid in a penguin costume next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a dragon costume
- Draw the hood oval first and make it big. The mouth, eyes and horns all need to fit inside or on top of it.
- The bumpy teeth line is the trickiest part. Take your time and keep the bumps small and close together along the top of the mouth.
- Keep the two wings about the same size by checking that they start at the same height next to the body.
Free kid in a dragon costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a dragon costume 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 kid in a dragon costume drawing
Try a green or purple dragon suit with a bright yellow tummy and a skin color of your choice for the face. For a creative twist, give the wings and tail rainbow stripes.
Kid in a dragon costume fun fact for kids
Many cultures tell dragon stories, and in China dragons are seen as friendly symbols of luck. At festivals, groups of people carry a long dragon puppet through the streets in a dragon dance.
Questions about drawing a kid in a dragon costume
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in a dragon costume?
You need ovals for the hood, mouth and feet, circles for the eyes and hands, and pointy shapes for the horns, wings and tail spikes. The body is drawn with two side lines and a wavy bottom.
How do I make the dragon costume look cuter?
Make the eyes big and round, and keep the teeth small and bumpy rather than sharp. A wide smile on the child's face also helps a lot.
How do I draw the teeth in the mouth?
After the mouth is drawn, add a row of small bumps along the top edge of the mouth opening. Keep them close together and about the same size so they look like teeth.
