How to Draw the Grinch
In this step-by-step tutorial, I will show you how to draw the Grinch, the most famous Christmas thief known from childhood.
How to Draw the Grinch: Introduction
In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to draw the Grinch, a well-known character often associated with Christmas. This green creature lives alone on a mountain.
The Grinch is known for being cunning, proud, and selfish. He dislikes holidays, music, and festivities, which led him to steal Christmas decorations and gifts. Dressed in a Santa Claus costume, he sneaks into homes and takes gifts.
Although this character may seem challenging to draw, you will find it manageable if you follow each step carefully. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can quickly and easily draw the Grinch.
This tutorial will follow the same patterns and parameters as my person drawing tutorials. The main difference is that the Grinch has an unusual face and unique skin color, or rather, fur color.
Grinch Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 40 minutes
How to Draw the Grinch
- Sketch the head and torso.
Sketch a large, rounded square shape for the head of the Grinch. Define the cheek to give the face a cute look. Below the head, draw a smaller oval shape for his body. It’s very important to keep these initial lines light so you can easily erase or adjust them as you add details in later steps.
- Add the hat.
Add a wavy, fluffy rectangular shape for the hat’s trim to represent the fur. Make the outline look soft and uneven. Extend a line upwards to form the hat’s main part, letting it droop slightly at the end. Finish with a small circle at the tip of the hat for the pom-pom.
- Draw the Grinch’s face.
Start by drawing thick, angled eyebrows that slant downwards, giving him a mischievous look. Under the eyebrows, add two large oval shapes for the eyes. Draw his small, rounded nose and a wide, grinning mouth with the corners pointing upwards.
- Detail the head chest.
Draw a jagged lines on the sides of the face to illustrate fur on the cheeks, making him look more recognizable. After that, draw a fluffy collar on the chest, just below the head, to begin drawing the Santa jacket that is often depicted on the Grinch.
- Illustrate the arms of the character.
Now draw the outlines of Grinch’s shoulders, then sketch his arms bending inward. Add fluffy lines along the sleeves to represent the fur trim on his jacket. After this, draw the hands clenched into fists resting on the sides of the Christmas villain.
- Detail the jacket.
Draw the belt around the Grinch’s waist to complete his Santa jacket. To do this, sketch a rectangular buckle in the center of his body, then extend the belt around his waist. Then, sketch the bottom of the jacket and add a fluffy line along the very bottom edge.
- Sketch the legs and feet of the villain.
Sketch two straight lines for his legs, positioned directly under his body. Then, draw the feet at the bottom of each leg, using simple shapes. Since we are drawing the Grinch in a simplified style, his proportions are very unrealistic and cartoonish.
- Finalize the sketch.
To make your Grinch drawing look finished, erase any unnecessary guidelines, such as the light sketch lines from earlier steps. This cleanup step polishes the drawing of the Grinch, preparing it for the final coloring stage. You can use a fine-tipped pen or a darker pencil to outline the drawing.
- Add color to the Grinch drawing.
Use green for his face, hands, and legs to represent his distinct skin tone. Color the Santa outfit red with white trim for a classic Santa’s clothes appearance, and color the belt and boots black or brown. Color the eyes green or black with a couple of highlights in each eye.
How to Draw the Grinch: Simple Method
The main difference between this drawing tutorial and the first one lies in the Grinch’s body posture, facial details, and the simplicity of the lines. In this tutorial, the Grinch has a simplified, rounder head shape and less detailed facial features. The body outline is minimalistic, with the Grinch’s hands on his hips and his legs drawn close together. Additionally, this version demonstrates a more cartoonish look.
To draw the Grinch in this style, start by sketching his head with a rounded shape and add a short neck that connects to a simple, curved body. Draw a fluffy trim along the bottom edge of the body, representing the bottom edge of his outfit. Next, draw his thin legs close together and add simple, curved shoes at the base.
Sketch his arms with hands resting on his hips, and add a fur trim to each wrist area. Draw the Santa hat on top of his head, with a fluffy brim and a pointed tip with a pom-pom. Finally, draw the Grinch’s face with angled eyes, a small nose, and a sly smile. Finish by adding green color to the face and red to his Santa outfit.
Conclusion
This guide on how to draw the Grinch is complete, and you can evaluate the work. This evil character looks really cute and funny in our drawing. Reflect on your experience with this tutorial and recall memories of Christmas as you draw. Share your impressions and the results of your work in the comments.
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