How to Draw Venom
I invite young artists to learn how to draw Venom, the alien symbiote with a fearsome reputation, in a cute cartoon style. This guide is perfect for kids, offering multiple drawing methods that make it easy to illustrate this comic book character.
How to Draw Venom: Basic Information
Let’s draw the fearsome Venom in a lively cartoon style, showcasing him in a dynamic pose, tongue lashing out with all the vigor of his character. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to draw Venom not just standing still but in the midst of action.
Our focus will be on the fluidity of Venom’s pose, illustrating the him in motion, and sketching his trademark tongue. Step by step, we’ll build his form, from the broad shoulders to the contorted, expressive mouth, ensuring every detail contributes to the illusion of movement.
By the end of this guide, you’ll be able to draw Venom in an active cartoon pose, full of character and ready to leap off your page. Also, at the end of this tutorial, I’ll share you some alternative methods to color Venom.
Venom Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 50 minutes
How to Draw Venom
- Outline the head and torso.
Sketch an oval for the head, slightly tilted to one side. Below the head, draw a curved line to form the torso, gradually tapering downward to indicate a crouched posture. This initial framework sets up the overall proportions and structure of the character, providing a foundation for the subsequent details.
- Draw Venom’s limbs.
Start with the arms, drawing curved lines extending from each shoulder, forming thick forearms that end in clenched fists. Position one fist in front, suggesting a ready-to-strike posture. Next, draw bent lines downward from the torso for the legs, with thighs and calves positioned on each side.
- Define the face.
Shift focus to Venom’s face, adding detail to make it recognizable. Draw two slanted, menacing eyes, shaped like inverted triangles, taking up much of the head’s surface. Next, draw two lines below the eyes to represent the large and sinister mouth of this comic book character.
- Illustrate the teeth and tongue.
Full the mouth of Venom with sharp, pointed teeth. Make sure the teeth vary in size, creating a chaotic look. Then, draw a long, wavy line extending from the corner of the mouth, shaping it into a snake-like tongue that curves outward.
- Detail the hands of Venom.
Now return to Venom’s limbs to add detail. For the hands, draw defined fingers on each fist, illustrating their curved, claw-like shape. These details help establish Venom’s powerful appearance, complementing his fearsome expression.
- Refine the face.
Erase the guidelines from the upper body. You can extend the tongue further, adding subtle curves and waves, creating dynamic movement. You can also detail the fingers on each hand, adding nails and joint lines to make them appear more monstrous.
- Refine the lower body.
Start by carefully outlining the arms and legs. You can add subtle curves and contours to illustrate Venom’s powerful physique. Once satisfied with the arms and leg details, gently erase the guidelines, removing any construction lines or rough sketches.
- Color the Venom drawing.
Fill in the body with a deep black, leaving the eyes, mouth, and tongue as contrasting elements. Color the eyes white, the mouth red, the teeth white, and the tongue a deep pink or red. This step completes Venom’s drawing, making art look finished.
Additional Content
To complement your learning experience, I’ve prepared a free PDF file of this drawing lesson. It’s a condensed version that’s perfect for quick reference and practice. Download it to have an opportunity to start drawing and coloring anytime and anywhere, no internet needed.
This PDF has all the steps of the tutorial, allowing you to revisit and revise the techniques that illustrated Venom. It’s great for on-the-go practice or for those moments when you want to disconnect and enjoy some offline drawing time.
Alternative Venom Coloring Option: Anti-Venom
Examine my illustration of Anti-Venom as an example. With a few simple changes to the color palette, swapping Venom’s classic black for stark white, and merging the eyes and mouth into one continuous design, you can effortlessly craft this unique and recognizable counterpart to Venom.
How to Draw Venom: Alternative Technique
Alongside the other resources, I’ve also devised an alternative drawing technique for Venom to further sharpen your sketching skills.
To start, draw a basic oval shape for Venom’s head, followed by the distinctive eye shapes. Add a wide, open mouth filled with sharp teeth. Extend a long, twisting tongue from the mouth. Then, sketch Venom’s muscular arms, starting with the left arm, followed by the right.
Proceed by drawing the body and legs, ensuring to keep the proportions exaggerated and cartoonish. Add the characteristic spider emblem on Venom’s chest. Finally, color the drawing predominantly black, with the tongue in red and blue highlights, completing the easy and fun depiction of Venom.
Conclusion
With the final stroke of your pencil, Venom’s fury becomes real! And I remind you that there’s a whole array of really cool lessons waiting on my website. From Spider-Man to Wolverine, there’s something for every young artist.
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