Learn how to draw dragon head features in a cute front-facing style. This easy drawing tutorial combines striped horns, sparkling eyes, ears, and small side fins.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black pen or marker
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Time needed:
11 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Begin the Horns and Crest
Draw one tall curved horn with two horizontal bands. Add three rounded crest points across the head top, including a central leaf shape.
Pro Tip: Let the tallest crest point sit near the center.
Step 2: Complete the Head Outline
Add a matching striped horn on the right. Extend two long sides downward and join them with a broad rounded chin.
Pro Tip: Keep the face outline wide enough for two large eyes.
Step 3: Draw the Shining Eyes
Place two large round eyes in the lower half of the face. Add dark pupils, two highlights in each eye, and short outer lashes.
Pro Tip: Match the highlight placement so both eyes look focused together.
Step 4: Add the Snout and Smile
Draw a shallow arch to define the top of the snout. Add two slanted nostrils and a small upward-curving smile below.
Pro Tip: Center the nostrils between the eyes and chin.
Step 5: Add the Dragon’s Ears
Draw a pointed ear extending from each side of the head. Repeat each outer edge inside to form a narrow inner-ear shape.
Pro Tip: Angle both ear tips upward at similar heights.
Step 6: Finish the Side Fins
Add a small triangular fin beneath each ear. Curve their lower edges inward and divide each fin with one inner line.
Pro Tip: Keep the lower fins smaller than the ears above them.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Dragons appear in legends from many cultures around the world.
- Horns, crests, and fins create a strong fantasy silhouette.
- Large shining eyes give this dragon head a gentle cartoon expression.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Remove guide marks and darken the horns, crest, eyes, snout, ears, and fins. Your step by step dragon head drawing is ready, so try bold scales or imaginative colors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make the horns match?
Mark their bases and tips first, then connect those points with curves.
Can I draw sharper dragon features?
Yes, replace rounded crests and fins with narrower pointed shapes.
Where can I add scales?
Place a few small overlapping curves around the cheeks and forehead.
