How to Draw Venom: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to bring the iconic Marvel anti-hero to life? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 8+ looking to master comic book expressions. You'll only need a pencil, an eraser, and a black marker to capture Venom's signature snarling look.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eye Bases

Two wavy lines forming the upper brow and eye structure of Venom's face.

Start by drawing two wavy, squiggly lines to map out the top of Venom's eyes. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here; these are just guidelines for the aggressive shape of his brow.

Step 2: Defining the Eye Shapes

Completed crescent-shaped eye outlines for the Venom character drawing.

Extend curved lines from the ends of your first marks to close the shapes into distorted crescents. Teacher's Tip: Make them look uneven and sharp to give Venom that classic, menacing comic-book look.

Step 3: Establishing the Head and Mouth

Outline of the head shape and the upper mouth line with furrowed brow details.

Sketch an incomplete circle around the eyes for the head, then add a wide 'U' shape below for the mouth. Add small, angled lines between the eyes to create a furrowed, angry brow. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the mouth line curves downward at the edges to emphasize the snarl.

Step 4: Adding the Gums and Upper Teeth

Drawing the gum line and sharp upper teeth for the Venom character.

Draw a series of connected 'U' shapes under the mouth line to form the gums, then add sharp, triangular teeth descending from them. Teacher's Tip: Vary the size of the teeth slightly to make the drawing look more organic and scary.

Step 5: Filling the Upper Jaw

Completed upper row of sharp, jagged teeth.

Continue sketching sharp teeth along the entire gumline. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making them perfectly symmetrical; Venom is a chaotic character, so slight imperfections add to the realism.

Step 6: Drawing the Tongue

A long, swirling, textured tongue extending from the mouth.

Extend two long, curved lines from the mouth to create a swirling, pointed tongue. Add small lines for texture. Teacher's Tip: Use a fluid, 'S' motion with your wrist to get that natural, slimy look.

Step 7: Sketching the Lower Jaw

Lower jaw outline with sharp teeth added.

Trace a blunted 'V' shape for the lower jaw and add more sharp, teardrop-shaped teeth. Teacher's Tip: Keep the teeth pointing slightly inward toward the tongue.

Step 8: Connecting the Jaws

Connecting the upper and lower jaw lines to complete the mouth structure.

Continue the lower teeth until they meet the upper jaw, connecting the sides with short lines. Teacher's Tip: This creates the 'hinge' of the mouth, making the expression look more aggressive.

Step 9: Final Details and Saliva

Finalizing the head outline and adding saliva droplets for detail.

Enclose the head with a final outline and add teardrop-shaped droplets of saliva inside the mouth. Teacher's Tip: Adding these small details makes the drawing look much more professional and 'alive'.

Step 10: Bringing Venom to Life with Color

The finished, colored Venom face drawing with black, white, and red details.

Color your drawing using black for the suit, white for the eyes, and vibrant red or pink for the tongue. Teacher's Tip: Use a white gel pen or leave small white spots on the tongue to create a 'wet' highlight effect.