Learn how to draw cartoon death with a calm, beginner-friendly sequence. This easy drawing tutorial breaks the subject into simple curves and shapes that are easy to follow.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black fineliner or marker
- Colored pencils or crayons
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Time needed:
14 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Skull
Outline the rounded skull and add large eye sockets, nose, and teeth marks. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 2: Add the Hood
Wrap a pointed inner opening and a larger hood shape around the skull. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 3: Sketch the Arms
Extend two short sleeves and small hands from below the hood. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 4: Draw the Robe
Build the long robe with a loose center seam and wavy hem. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 5: Add the Feet
Place two small rounded shoes beneath the robe. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 6: Finish with the Scythe
Draw a long staff and a curved blade beside the figure. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The mix of rounded and angular shapes gives this cartoon death a clear cartoon silhouette.
- Building the cartoon death one part at a time makes its proportions easier for beginners to compare.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Check the outline, erase any unwanted pencil marks, and add color if you like. Your cartoon death step by step drawing is complete, so try it again and make the next version your own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep my cartoon death drawing in proportion?
Compare each new shape with the parts already drawn, and make small corrections before adding darker lines.
Can I color the finished cartoon death?
Yes. Choose any colors you enjoy, and keep a few lighter areas to make the cartoon drawing feel lively.
