Let’s just agree… dragons are awesome! And so are cartoon dragons.
I don’t know, but there’s just something fantastic about dragons.
And for as long as I can remember, dragons have been an absolute favorite of mine to draw.
Dragons are great for a number of reasons. But one reason that sticks out in my mind, especially when it comes to drawing…
Is that nobody really knows what they look(ed) like. We have a good idea, but we really can’t say for sure.
No matter where you go, look or read every dragon is unique in it’s own way. And this is true whether it be a drawing or a statue of a dragon, or even a dragon that you saw in a movie.
They come in different sizes, different colors, different temperaments… all different!
Drawing dragons is great because you can just "let go” and really get creative.
For example, one dragon can look more like a dinosaur or a lizard, while another can look more like a bird.
And if you like, a cross between the two would also be quite acceptable.
You can also "let go" when you draw other things, like animals and people.
But we all know that people all look relatively the same.
And the same with animals. Tigers look like tigers… alligators look like alligators.
A dragon however may stand upright like a human, have the scales and claws of an alligator, and also the sharp teeth of a tiger!
And for the wings, why not a bat’s?
You have a lot of creative drawing freedom when it comes to dragons.
Well, I could go on about drawing dragons forever and ever! But, I’m sure you’re ready to get going.
I really hope you learn some g2 things here so you too can come up with your very own unique cartoon dragon creations!
Beginner
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How to Draw a Cartoon Dragon
A cute little cartoon dragon awaits to be drawn. Too cute? Nah… just remember – it’s still a dragon!
Intermediate
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Smaug the Dragon
Learn how to draw a cartoon Smaug – a simple likeness to the infamous dragon in The Hobbit.
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Toruk or “Last Shadow”
Awesome. Learn how to draw the big red dragon-looking monster, from the hit movie – Avatar, the mighty Toruk!
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Tribal Dragon
Keeping things simple and sharp, here – create a unique-looking tribal dragon drawing.
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How to Draw Dragons
Learn how to draw dragons – simple, cartoony, and flying through the air like the one here.
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Dragon Drawings
Dragons can be really simple to draw. In this lesson, learn a very easy way to create cartoon dragons.
Advanced
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Charizard from Pokemon
Draw the popular orange and turquoise dragon character, Charizard from the Pokemon universe!
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Dragon Head
Have a go at this lesson and create a cool-looking dragon head drawing of your very own… get inspired!
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Fairy Dragon
A fairy dragon? I’m thinking ‘crossed with a butterfly’ – and with an all around cute sort of look.
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Great White Shark Dragon
In this unusual lesson – we cross a dragon with a great white shark. Let the imagination go wild!
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Fire-Breathing Dragon: Part 2
Part 2: Structure and form in place, get creative as you further develop and detail your dragon in full.
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Fire-Breathing Dragon: Part 1
Part 1: Develop a framework for your dragon. Use this structure to help with shaping, bringing forth its form.
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Ice Dragon Drawing Lesson
There’s no shortage of imagination here. Get uber-creative and draw a unique-looking Ice Dragon!
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Draw a Green Dragon
Learn to draw a green dragon, one that has a unique ability to poison its enemies in battle!
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Fell Beast Drawing Lesson
In this lesson… learn how to draw the dragon-like, wyrm-like, wyvern-like ‘fell beast’ from Lord of the Rings!
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Cartoon Hydra
Learn how to draw a multi-colored, multi-personality, multi-headed cartoon hydra. Take your time!
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Chinese Dragon Drawing
Learn how to create a mystical Chinese dragon drawing beginning with a letter from the alphabet.
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Red Dragon Drawing – Part Three
Let your creative energy flow as you finalize your red dragon drawing, fine-tuning its shape and adding detail.
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Red Dragon Drawing – Part Two
Take it a step further as you slowly develop shape and detail in your red dragon drawing.
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Red Dragon Drawing – Part One
First of a three-part lesson, learn how to draw a fierce, hulking red dragon.
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Dragon Head Drawing
There are an infinite number of ways to draw the head of a dragon. Here, draw a unique one of your very own!