How to Draw Godzilla
Using two different methods I will show you how to draw Godzilla, a character you may have seen in movies, games and even cartoons.
How to Draw Godzilla: Introduction
Godzilla first appeared in Japanese cinema during the mid-20th century and has since been featured in various forms of media and artistic representations. Over the decades, this character has undergone numerous transformations, adapting to different styles and interpretations. Despite these changes, Godzilla has always retained its defining features, making it instantly recognizable. This drawing tutorial demonstrated how to draw the basic features of Godzilla’s appearance, so you can draw any version of the character, regardless of the era or style it belongs to.
In a previous lesson, I demonstrated how to draw King Kong, and now, this tutorial will focus on how to draw Godzilla. This addition complements the earlier tutorial on the giant gorilla, providing another large creature to practice drawing. Both characters are iconic figures in monster-themed stories, and drawing them helps to understand their forms.
These tutorials can be used together. By completing both, you can create artwork featuring King Kong and Godzilla. One idea is to draw a scene where the two monsters are battling in a destroyed city, combining the characters with background elements like ruins and smoke.
This lesson follows a simple approach, similar to the King Kong tutorial. The Godzilla illustration is simplified to make it easier for younger or less experienced artists to follow. The steps are clear and really simple, ensuring a recognizable result without complexity, making it suitable for artists of various skill levels.
Godzilla Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 35 minutes
How to Draw Godzilla
- Draw the head and body shapes.
Start by sketching two basic shapes. Draw an oval for Godzilla’s head, keeping it slightly tilted. Then, draw another larger, rounded shape beneath the head for the body. Make sure that these two shapes overlap slightly to help guide the positioning of the neck later.
- Add facial details.
Add a large circular eye near the top-left side of Godzilla’s head. For the mouth, draw a curved line horizontally across the lower part of the head. Also, add two small dots above the mouth on the upper right side to indicate the nostrils.
- Draw the tail.
Now, add Godzilla’s tail to the body by sketching a long, slightly curved line extending from the lower left of the body. The tail should taper toward the end and be slightly thicker at the base where it connects to the body. Next, indicate the neck of the monster with a short line.
- Add the arms and hands.
You can start with the arm on the far side, extending a short, rounded shape from the middle of the body. The arm should have a slight bend at the elbow. Then, add the other arm on the near side of the body, positioning it similarly. Both arms should be short, with three visible claw-like fingers.
- Sketch the legs and toes.
Draw the right leg near the bottom of the body, making it rounded and slightly bent at the knee. Then, add the left leg in a similar shape but position it slightly farther back, showing a bit of perspective. Make sure both legs have a rounded appearance, and draw three toes at the bottom of each foot.
- Draw the characteristic dorsal plates.
Starting near the head and continuing along the back to the tip of the tail, draw large triangular shapes. The plates should vary in size, with the largest ones positioned along the back and smaller ones toward the tail. Don’t try to make these plates too even and smooth.
- Draw the teeth and detail the body.
Draw small, pointed triangular shapes along the mouth to represent sharp teeth of Godzilla. teeth. Then, add a long and curved vertical line running from under the head down to the end of the tail, which will separate the front from the back of the monster.
- Refine the Godzilla drawing.
Go over the entire Godzilla drawing to refine and smoothen any rough or extra lines. Ensure the overall form looks clean and that the proportions of the monster are correct. Erase any unnecessary guidelines from earlier steps, tracing over the important lines of the character.
- Add colors to the monster.
Start by filling the body of Godzilla with a dark gray or green shade. Then, color the dorsal plates in a lighter shade, such as a soft purple or blue, to give the monster a recognizable look. Add black to the eye, leaving a small white highlight to show reflection.
How to Draw Godzilla: Alternative Method
This is a much more simplified version of drawing Godzilla. The tutorial follows a different sequence of steps compared to the basic tutorial. Instead of using basic shapes and adding details later, this approach demonstrate the process of drawing Godzilla line by line.
Begin by drawing the outline of Godzilla’s body and tail as a continuous curved line. Then, draw the head by adding a small curve for the mouth. Next, sketch the lower body, including the legs and feet, making sure to keep them simple and rounded.
Afterward, draw the arms, positioned halfway down the body, with small claw-like fingers. Add facial details such as the eyes and simple teeth. Continue by adding the characteristic back plates along the spine, using curved lines to create a row of spikes.
Finally, complete the drawing by refining the lines and adding color if desired. Godzilla should now have a smooth, simplified appearance. This method avoids complex shapes and focuses on clean and simple lines.
Conclusion
Was this Godzilla drawing lesson helpful for you? Or did you or your children experience any difficulties with the steps in this tutorial? Please share your feedback in the comments section below this article. It is important to receive input on how the lesson worked for different users.
Whether you found the instructions easy to follow or encountered challenges, your comments will help in improving future tutorials. If there were specific parts of the lesson that were clear or areas that caused difficulty, please mention them. This information helps in adjusting the material to be more suitable for all experience levels.
If you enjoyed this tutorial and are interested in continuing to learn how to draw similar creatures, you can try drawing a T-Rex and other dinosaurs using my simple lessons.
For Beginning Artists, This Is A Perfect Start To Their Godzilla Creativity.