How to Draw a Werewolf (Easy Step by Step)
This friendly werewolf is built from simple shapes: a wide head with pointy ears, a small rounded body, and circles for paws. The little fangs and claws make it a bit spooky, but the round shapes keep it cute. It is a great first monster for Halloween.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a werewolf step by step
How to Draw a Werewolf · 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: Head and ears
Draw one big wide shape for the head, like a rounded oval with two pointy triangle ears on top. Add a few little zigzag tufts of fur sticking out on each side of the cheeks.
Step 3: Inside the ears
Inside each ear, draw a short bent line, like a small 'V' or corner, that follows the inner edge of the ear.
Step 4: Body sides
Under the head, draw two curved lines going down, one from each side. They make the sides of a narrow tummy, and the bottom stays open for now.
Step 5: Arms and paws
At each side of the body, draw a small circle for a paw, with a curved arm connecting it to the body. Add three little claw lines poking out from the top of each paw.
Step 6: Feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two small rounded feet side by side. Their tops join the bottom of the tummy.
Step 7: The eyes
Draw two small round dots for eyes, spaced apart in the middle of the face.
Step 8: Nose and mouth
Draw a small dot for the nose between and below the eyes. Then draw a little mouth under it, a short wavy line with two tiny fangs hanging down.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your werewolf? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a wrapped candy or how to draw a cute monster next.
Tips for drawing a werewolf
- Draw the head wide before you worry about the ears. The ears sit on the upper corners and point up and a little outward.
- The furry tufts on the cheeks are the trickiest part. Make small zigzags, like a tiny mountain range, and don't worry if they are not even.
- Draw each paw circle first, then connect the arm to it. Add the three claw lines last so they stick out like the rays of a sun.
Free werewolf coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this werewolf 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 werewolf drawing
Try gray or brown fur with pink inside the ears. For a creative twist, color the werewolf in silly colors like purple or green, or add a bright yellow full moon behind it.
Werewolf fun fact for kids
Wolves howl to talk to each other. A howl can carry for miles, so wolves far apart can still tell where the rest of their pack is.
Questions about drawing a werewolf
What shapes do I need to draw a werewolf?
You need a wide head shape with two pointy ears, a rounded body, circles for the paws, and two small feet. Small dots make the eyes and nose.
How do I make my werewolf look cuter?
Keep the shapes round, put the eyes wide apart, and keep the fangs small. A big head on a small body also makes it look extra cute.
How do I make my werewolf look scary instead?
Make the ears taller, draw longer claws, and add more spiky fur tufts on the cheeks. Longer fangs help too.
