How to Draw a Komodo Dragon
Today’s step-by-step lesson will show you how to draw a Komodo dragon in just a few simple steps, quickly and easily.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw a Komodo dragon. This animal is considered the largest lizard. The Komodo dragon has an elongated squat body covered with small scales, strong paws and a long tail.
The Komodo dragon appeared on our planet many millions of years ago, but this animal is currently endangered. The Komodo dragon is considered a very dangerous animal because its bite is poisonous.
With its long, strong tail, the Komodo dragon is capable of knocking down a large animal, such as a buffalo or a deer. The giant monitor lizard is very voracious and can eat a large amount of food at one time. This is a truly amazing animal, and we hope you enjoy drawing it.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw a Komodo Dragon
- Prepare the base.
Sequentially draw three circles of different sizes, with the help of which you will determine the location of the main parts of the body of the Komodo dragon.
- Depict the back and limbs.
Draw a long line along the top edge. The line should connect all the circles and smoothly pass into the tail. Determine the position of the front and hind legs.
- Add the lower part of the torso.
Draw a smooth line along the bottom edge, just like you did in the previous step. In this way you will draw the outline of the neck, belly and lower part of the tail.
- Sketch out the front of the head.
Draw the front of the head on the left side of the drawing. Add the outline of the forehead, nose and lower jaw. Depict the mouth with a smooth line.
- Detail the head and torso.
Depict the small eye, nostrils and with a short rounded line draw the ear hole. Draw thin jagged lines on the dragon’s body to represent the folds.
- Draw the front paw.
Add the volume to the front paw. Draw a few smooth rounded lines, use the auxiliary lines that you prepared in advance as a guide.
- Depict the bottom of the paws.
Add the foot and long, curved toes that have a spiky outline. Also depict the lower part of the paw, which is located farther from us.
- Sketch out the hind paw.
Using a few smooth lines, draw a half-bent hind leg. With short strokes, draw the folds on the skin.
- Add the bottom of the hind leg.
The feet on the hind legs have a different shape than on the front. The foot is wide, and the toes are short, but just as sharp.
- Correct inaccuracies.
All elements of the body are already drawn and at this stage you can remove the auxiliary lines, correct errors and make the outline clearer.
- Color the Komodo dragon.
Use a dark gray to color the body of the Komodo Dragon. Do not forget to add shadows where it is necessary.
Now you have learned to draw a Komodo dragon. If you want to improve your drawing, then add the environment. For example, draw stones on which the dragon stands and add green plants. Show your creative imagination!