How to Draw a Demon: Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Looking for a fun, slightly spooky character to add to your sketchbook? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 6+ who want to practice drawing fantasy creatures. You only need a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to bring this little demon to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished cartoon demon character illustration.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sketching the Head

A simple pencil-drawn circle representing the base shape of a demon's head.

Start by drawing a circle for the head. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily erase any guidelines later if you decide to add accessories.

Outlining the Body

Two curved lines extending from the head circle to define the torso shape.

Draw two long, curved lines extending downward from the head to create the torso. Teacher's Tip: Make these lines slightly wider at the bottom to give your character a sturdy stance.

Defining the Legs and Feet

The lower body section closed off with rounded feet at the base.

Enclose the bottom of the body with a curved line, adding two rounded points for the feet. Teacher's Tip: Think of these as little 'boot' shapes to help keep the character balanced.

Drawing the First Arm

A single arm drawn with curved lines and a U-shaped hand attached to the body.

Use curved lines to sketch the arm and hand. Create an upside-down 'U' shape for the hand. Teacher's Tip: Keep the hand small to maintain the character's cute, cartoonish proportions.

Adding the Second Arm

A second arm added to the opposite side of the torso to complete the upper body.

Repeat the process on the other side to draw the second arm. Teacher's Tip: Try to mirror the curve of the first arm so the character looks symmetrical and balanced.

Adding Clothing and Details

A curved line across the waist and a small circle representing a belly button.

Draw a curved line across the waist for clothing and a small circle for the belly button. Teacher's Tip: Adding small details like a belly button gives your character more personality.

Sketching the Tail

A long, curved tail with a triangular point at the end.

Draw two parallel 'S' shaped lines for the tail, finishing with a triangle tip. Teacher's Tip: Make the tail curve naturally to suggest movement.

Adding Ears and Horns

Pointed ears and two triangular horns added to the top of the head.

Draw pointed ears on the sides of the head and two slanted triangles for horns. Teacher's Tip: Keep the horns sharp to emphasize the 'demon' theme.

Drawing the Face

A detailed face with a snarling mouth, sharp teeth, and expressive eyes.

Draw a snarling mouth with sharp teeth and two half-circles for eyes under curved brows. Teacher's Tip: Use a 'squiggle' line in the corners of the mouth to create a more expressive, grumpy look.

Coloring Your Demon

The completed demon drawing fully colored in red.

Bring your drawing to life with color! Traditionally, demons are red, but feel free to use purple or orange. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker shade of your main color to add shadows under the chin and arms for depth.