After practicing with the most well-known Pokémon, this lesson takes us to a more unusual subject, showing how to draw Snorlax.

In this lesson, you will learn how to draw Snorlax. This is one of the types of Pokemon that lives high in the mountains and comes down only to eat. In appearance, Snorlax is somewhat reminiscent of a large bear. It is a large, clumsy, lethargic, and lazy creature. Snorlax eats or sleeps most of the time.

Snorlax has an unusual appearance. The muzzle and belly are white, and the rest of the body is blue. The paws are short and have large claws at the ends of the paws. The eyes are closed because this creature spends a lot of time sleeping. I think that you will be interested in drawing Snorlax, especially since it will not be difficult to do at all.

This lesson is designed in such a way that any beginner artist can easily follow all the drawing steps. Be patient and attentive and you will definitely succeed!

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

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Time needed: 25 minutes

How to Draw Snorlax

Sketch the oval head shape.
The first step is to create the head outline, which in Snorlax’s design looks more like a wide oval than a perfect circle. Lightly sketch an oval with flattened top and bottom edges. This shape should be wider than it is tall.
Sketch the closed eyes and mouth.
Now, after finishing the head shape, begin drawing Snorlax’s facial features. Sketch two short horizontal lines near the upper middle of the oval to represent the closed eyes. Below them, add a small curved mouth in the center. Next, draw two short fangs sticking up from the sides of the mouth.
Sketch the pointed ears.
Now you can add Snorlax’s short ears, which look like little pointed triangles on top of the head. Sketch one on each side, trying to make them symmetrical in size and tilt. Make them flowing naturally into the oval head so it looks like part of the same form.
Sketch the wide arms.
Next, it’s time to begin drawing Snorlax’s body by adding the arms. From each side of the head oval, draw long, rounded shapes that curve slightly downward. These arms should look thick and heavy, ending in a blunt shape. Both arms should be about the same size and length, so check for symmetry as you sketch.
Sketch the round body of the Pokemon.
Snorlax’s most iconic feature is its huge, rounded belly, so now is the time to draw it. Starting below the head, sketch a large oval-like shape that widens outward before narrowing again at the bottom. The belly should look smooth and heavy, giving the character its familiar bulky appearance. Inside this outline, add a second curve for the lighter-colored belly patch that sits on the front.
Draw Snorlax’s oval feet.
To complete the overall body structure, draw Snorlax’s two short legs at the base of the belly. Each foot should look like a simple oval. Make sure both feet are about the same size. At this stage, don’t worry about details like claws, just outline the basic shapes.
Draw the claws on the hands and feet.
The body and limbs sketched, so you can now add details to the arms and feet. On each arm, draw three short triangular shapes to illustrate the claws. Repeat this on each foot, adding four small rounded toes or tiny claw shapes at the ends.
Clean the sketch and prepare for coloring.
Now it’s time to clean up the sketch and prepare it for coloring, removing any extra construction lines inside the body, leaving only the essential outlines. Carefully erase the bottom line of the head and remove the lines from blow the ears, to make the transition between the ears and head seamless.
Finish with blue-green and peach tones.
To finish the drawing, fill Snorlax with its familiar colors. Use a deep blue-green for the main body parts, covering the head, arms, legs, and back. For the belly patch, face, and feet, use a light cream or beige tone. The claws can remain light gray or off-white.

Bonus Snorlax Drawing Technique

To draw Snorlax with this technique, outline the head with two small pointed ears at the top. Extend the sides into a large rounded shape for the body, then draw the feet at the base with short toes. Add the arms on each side with clawed fingers.

Sketch the oval-shaped belly in the center, making sure it fits within the body outline. Place the facial details with closed eyes and a small mouth.

After the main form is completed, trace the drawing to clean the outline. Add colors: use dark blue for the body, beige for the belly, face, and feet, and black for the claws.