How to Draw Frankenstein’s Monster: Easy 10-Step Guide

Bring this classic movie monster to life with our simple, 10-step drawing guide. Designed for artists ages 5 and up, this project requires only a pencil, eraser, and paper to build confidence and character-drawing skills. Follow along to create your own spooky masterpiece!

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, completed illustration of Frankenstein's monster, perfect for Halloween art projects.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Forehead

Two light vertical curved lines forming the upper forehead of Frankenstein's monster.

Draw two vertical curved lines to establish the width of the forehead. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so these lines can be easily adjusted or erased later.

Step 2: Defining the Brows

Two rounded W-shaped lines drawn underneath the forehead to represent heavy eyebrows.

Add a rounded 'W' shape beneath each forehead line to create the heavy, iconic brows. Tip: Make these lines thick and bold to give the monster his signature grumpy expression.

Step 3: Shaping the Face

Curved lines outlining the left side of the monster's face with visible cheek and chin contours.

Use a series of curved lines to trace the left side of the face, including the cheek and jawline. Tip: Focus on creating small 'bumps' to give the face a rugged, textured look.

Step 4: Completing the Jawline

Completed outline of the monster's face showing a strong jaw and cheekbone structure.

Mirror the lines on the right side to close the face shape. Tip: Overlap your lines slightly at the cheekbone to create a strong, angular structure.

Step 5: Drawing the Eyes

Two circular eyes with shaded pupils positioned beneath the heavy brows.

Draw a circle under each brow, then add a smaller, shaded circle inside for the pupil. Tip: Keep the pupils centered to give the monster a focused, intense stare.

Step 6: Sketching the Nose

A large, rounded nose shape drawn in the center of the face with nostril details.

Use a curved line to create a large, bulbous nose. Tip: Add two small 'C' shapes at the bottom for nostrils to add depth to the face.

Step 7: The Mouth and Chin

An open, lopsided mouth shape and a curved chin line.

Draw a rounded triangle shape for the mouth and a small curve below for the chin. Tip: Make the mouth slightly lopsided to give your monster a unique personality.

Step 8: Hair and Scars

Jagged hair outline and a stitched scar across the forehead.

Draw jagged, short lines for the hair, and add a horizontal line across the forehead with small vertical 'stitches.' Tip: Use a darker pencil stroke for the stitches to make them stand out.

Step 9: Ears and Neck Bolts

Ears and neck bolts added to the monster's head.

Add 'C' shaped ears and draw circles on the neck to represent the bolts. Tip: Connect the bolts to the chin with two short lines to make them look like they are attached.

Step 10: Adding Color

The finished, colored Frankenstein's monster drawing with green skin and dark hair.

Bring your drawing to life with color! Use shades of green for the skin and dark tones for the hair. Tip: Use a light green base and add darker green shading near the jawline for a 3D effect.