How to Draw a Dragon
A cute baby dragon in eight steps, with little wings, spikes down its back and a curly tail. In each step the black lines are new and the gray lines are what you have already drawn. Every dragon here comes with four free printables: the steps on one page, a dragon to trace, a coloring page and a draw and write sheet.
About this dragon drawing
Dragons look hard, but this one is built from a circle, an oval and a few bumps. The wing comes before the back, because it sits in front of it: draw the part in front first and the line behind it simply stops where it meets the wing.
Kids who like dragons can try the other animals too: how to draw a dinosaur uses the same idea of a big body with a long tail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you draw an easy dragon?
Start with a round head with a bump for the snout, then add a face, a small wing, an oval tummy, spikes along the back, little legs and a curly tail. Drawing it as a baby dragon, with a big head and a small body, keeps it simple and cute.
How do I draw dragon wings?
Draw the top edge of the wing as one curve, then make the bottom edge a row of scallops, like the bottom of a cloud. Put the wing behind the head, at the top of the back.
What age is this for?
Ages 5 to 9. Younger children can trace the gray dragon on the trace and draw sheet first.
How do I print the sheets?
Each card downloads a PDF. Print it on US Letter paper at 100 percent (actual size). The sheets are black and white, so they print well on any printer.