How to Draw a Zombie
Would you like to learn how to draw a zombie? In this step by step and easy drawing tutorial, we will show you how to do it in an easy cartoon style.
In this easy drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a cartoon zombie using our elementary instructions. Our guide shows a zombie in a walking pose, with arms outstretched, torn clothing, and a scary expression.
Zombies are fictional creatures that come to life and roam around in a terrifying and frightening manner. They usually look like reanimated people, with distorted faces and dirty, grimy skin. Their movements are slow and clumsy, but they possess incredible strength and endurance!
The history of zombies began in Africa and Haiti, where locals believed in the possibility of resurrection. This idea spread worldwide, and zombies became popular characters in popular culture. In 1968, the film “Night of the Living Dead” by director George Romero became one of the most famous zombie movies. Since then, zombies have appeared in many movies, comics, and cartoons. What zombie movie or cartoon do you know? Write in the comments!
In cartoons, zombies are often depicted as funny and clumsy characters who do not pose a threat to humans. They can be friends or just amusing characters.
Overall, zombies are a popular element of culture used in various genres of popular culture. They can be scary and dangerous, as well as funny and entertaining. Draw your own zombie, and maybe one day you will become the author of your own comic about zombies! Let’s get started!
Time needed: 25 minutes
How to Draw a Zombie
- Outline the head.
Start by drawing the outline of the zombie’s head. You need to draw the outline of the head using an oval shape, but make the chin straight at the bottom. This step also shows how to depict the zombie’s eyes and mouth.
- Add the facial details.
Draw pupils, as well as wrinkles above and below your zombie’s eyes, and depict the character’s nose.
- Draw the ears.
On both sides of your zombie’s head, draw ears using curved lines, as in the example.
- Add details.
Detail your zombie’s ears by adding lines inside them, as well as an earring in the left ear of the zombie.
- Outline the torso.
You need to draw the zombie’s torso with elements of a torn T-shirt and sleeves.
- Draw the arms.
Now you need to extend out lines from the sleeves of your zombie to form arms. Then add the top of the T-shirt by drawing collar lines.
- Draw the hands
In this step, it is shown how to draw your zombie’s hands and its five fingers on each hand. You can experiment by drawing some fingers cut off, because they are zombies!
- Add the legs.
Using straight lines, form your zombie’s legs.
- Add shoes.
Now you need to draw your zombie’s shoes, as well as torn bottoms of pants.
- Color your character.
Take coloring tools in your hand and add colors to your zombie drawing!
Drawing a zombie can be a fun and creative way to express your artistic skills. By following the steps outlined above, you can create a cartoonish yet slightly scary and amusing zombie character. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors, details, and even adding your own unique twists to make your zombie stand out. So grab your pencils and let your imagination run wild! We will be waiting for you at other drawing lessons!