Alright, let’s dive into my recent monster drawing adventure!
It all started last week. I was bored, scrolling through Pinterest, you know how it is. Then I saw some cool monster sketches and thought, “Hey, I can do that!” So, I grabbed my sketchbook and a trusty pen.
First thing I did was just doodle. Seriously, I just scribbled shapes on the page. Circles, squares, triangles – the works. Didn’t try to make anything perfect, just getting the creative juices flowing.
Then, I started to see some forms in the chaos. A couple of circles looked like they could be a head, and a wonky rectangle seemed like a body. I started connecting the dots, literally.
Next, I thought about what kind of monster I wanted. Did I want cute and cuddly? Scary and spiky? I decided to go for something a little bit goofy, with a hint of creepy. You know, the kind of monster that would trip over its own feet.
- Head: Big, round, with mismatched eyes. One super big, one tiny.
- Body: Kind of lumpy, like a potato. Maybe a few extra bumps.
- Limbs: Short and stubby. One arm longer than the other, just for kicks.
- Features: Teeth! Gotta have some big, wonky teeth. And maybe some little horns.
With the basic idea in place, I started refining the sketch. I added details, like scales, fur, and a little bit of drool (essential for any good monster). I used different pen pressures to create depth and shadow. Darker lines for the outlines, lighter lines for the details inside.
I messed up a lot, by the way. But that’s part of the process! Just kept sketching over the mistakes until I got something I liked. The eraser became my best friend.
Once I was happy with the basic drawing, I decided to add some color. I grabbed my colored pencils and started experimenting. I went for a sickly green skin tone, with bright red spots. The horns got a nice, rusty brown.
Finally, I added a background. Just a simple, spooky forest. I didn’t want anything too distracting, just enough to give the monster some context. A few twisted trees and some spooky shadows did the trick.
The whole thing took me a couple of hours, spread out over a few days. It was a lot of fun, and I ended up with a pretty cool (and goofy) monster drawing. I even showed it off to my friends – they thought it was hilarious!
So yeah, that’s my monster drawing story. Just goes to show, you don’t need to be a professional artist to have some fun and create something cool. Just grab a pen, some paper, and let your imagination run wild!
