How to Draw Slenderman
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw Slenderman, one of the most well-known characters from internet lore and modern urban legends.
How to Draw Slenderman: Introduction
Since the late 2000s, many people have become familiar with the character known as Slenderman – a tall, thin figure with no facial features, pale skin, and dressed in a formal suit. He quickly became a recognizable part of internet horror culture.
Slenderman first appeared in online horror stories and user-generated content. Over time, he also became the subject of various indie games and short horror experiences, often featuring eerie environments and minimalist storytelling centered around his presence.
This tutorial will show you how to draw Slenderman in his classic form, including all of the key features that make him instantly recognizable. While this version is slightly more cartoon-like, it retains the essential elements that define the character.
If you want your drawing to look creepier or more exaggerated, feel free to lengthen his limbs and body. Just remember the core traits – no facial features, a formal black-and-white or gray-and-white suit, and a tall, slender build.
Slenderman Drawing Tutorial: Introduction
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 35 minutes
How to Draw Slenderman
- Sketch the head and body.
First, sketch an oval or slightly elongated circle for the head. Underneath the head, add a tall, narrow oval or rectangular shape with rounded corners to create the torso of Slenderman. Slenderman’s body proportions are exaggerated, so the torso should appear long and slim.
- Draw Slenderman’s neck and ear.
Draw a short, narrow neck connecting the head to the torso. Slenderman’s neck should be slim. Then, add a small curved line on the side of the head to represent a visible ear. Since this tutorial shows the character at a slight angle, the ear is only drawn on one side. Don’t exaggerate its size.
- Outline the suit jacket.
Using the torso shape as a base, detail the suit jacket of Slenderman’s. First, draw the outlines of the jacket with smooth and straight lines. The jacket should have an elongated rectangular shape. Then, draw two angled shapes starting from the neck to form the lapels of the suit.
- Draw Slenderman’s shirt and tie.
Draw two short diagonal lines starting from the base of the neck to create the shirt collar inside the jacket. Then sketch the tie between the collar tips – start with a small triangle for the knot, and extend a longer, narrow shape downward for the tie itself.
- Sketch the long arms.
Sketch two long, straight sleeves down from each shoulder of Slenderman. The sleeves should be long and thin, and can taper slightly toward the wrists to follow natural arm structure. Keep the lines simple and symmetrical, ensuring both arms are roughly the same length.
- Draw the legs of Slenderman.
Draw two long rectangular shapes extending down from the bottom of the torso to form the legs of Slenderman. The legs should be straight, thin, and long, continuing the slim and stretched proportions typical of Slenderman’s appearance.
- Sketch the hands and shoes.
Add small, simple hand shapes at the end of each sleeve. You can make the hands very simple, or indicate the fingers with short lines. Then, draw the feet by adding small simple shapes at the base of each pant leg. These can be rounded or slightly squared at the tips depending on your preference.
- Finalize your sketch.
Now, carefully trace all final lines of your Slenderman drawing and erase any remaining construction lines or mistakes. Keep your outlines clean and smooth. Check the proportions and adjust them if necessary. Make minor corrections and finishing touches as needed, but don’t overcomplicate your artwork.
- Complete the Slenderman drawing.
Use simple, flat colors to finish the Slenderman drawing. Color the suit in black or dark gray, leaving the shirt white or a light gray. You can give the tie a dark red or keep it black depending on how you want the mood to feel. The face and hands should remain a pale, almost white skin tone.
How to Draw Slenderman with Tentacles
This version of the tutorial on how to draw Slenderman shows some supernatural powers of the character by adding multiple long tentacles coming out of his back. Also, this version uses a completely different method of drawing the head and body, as well as a different sequence of steps.
First, sketch a large, irregular oval for the head with a slight cheek bulge. Below that, draw the long, slightly bent torso. Add a small, simple arm and legs. Draw the necktie sharply in the center. Start drawing the tentacles with long, curving lines extending from the back, flaring outward in random directions.
Add more tentacles in the same way. Each tentacle should curve differently to create an unnatural look. Once all limbs and tentacles are drawn, go over the outlines with a darker stroke. Fill in the suit and tentacles with solid black, keeping the shirt white and the tie red.
Conclusion
As with all similar characters, it’s important to know how to draw Slenderman in context. For example, you can place Slenderman in different environments, such as an empty office or a dark forest. You can also make the scene more interesting by adding lighting and shadow effects, or by drawing various visual elements around the character himself.
You might also experiment with his posture – try drawing him standing still among trees, partially hidden in shadow, or reaching toward the viewer with one of his tentacles. Vary the thickness and flow of the tentacles depending on the scene.
Try combining Slenderman with other elements from horror settings, like abandoned buildings, fog, or broken electronics.
You can also combine the Slenderman sketch with another character – try drawing Freddy Fazbear nearby to create a crossover scene. Draw them in the same environment, like a forest edge or the corner of an abandoned building.
HI, I tried to draw Slender man using this tutorial and I did my best, thank you for posting this:)