Demon Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas

Demon drawings are one of the most-loved sketching subjects, and for good reason — the basic version comes together from a light proportion framework in just a few minutes. Follow the nine steps below to get the foundations right, then browse the ideas list for your next demon sketch.

Difficulty Hard
Time ~25 min
Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
Starts with a light proportion framework

Demon drawing — hand-drawn demon illustration with ink lines and soft colors

How to Draw a Demon Step by Step

Step 1 of 9

Head and shoulder guides

Draw a light circle for the head in the upper middle of the page, then a wide oval below it for the shoulders.

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Head and shoulder guides
Draw a light circle for the head in the upper middle of the page, then a wide oval below it for the shoulders.
Face and horns
Trace the face outline on the circle, tapering to a pointed chin, then add two curved horns sweeping up from the top of the head.
Eyes and brows
Add two slanted almond eyes on the face's middle line, then draw angled eyebrows sloping down toward the nose.
Nose and grin
Add a small triangle nose below the eyes, then a wide curved grin stretching across the lower face.
Ears and neck
Add a small pointed ear on each side of the head, then a short neck connecting the chin to the shoulders.
Shoulders and collar
Trace the shoulder outline on the oval, then add a V-shaped collar line across the top of the chest.
Horn ridges and fangs
Add short ridge lines along each horn, two small fangs at the corners of the grin, and a pointed tuft of beard on the chin.
Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light head circle and shoulder oval guides.
Color the demon
Fill the skin deep red, the horns and fangs cream, the eyes glowing yellow, and the beard black.

Demon Drawing Ideas to Try Next

Once the basic demon clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.

A cozy bundled-up figure
Big coat, big scarf, small visible face — winter clothing hides anatomy while you practice everything else.
A back-view demon
No face required: hair, shoulders, and posture carry everything. The most confidence-building people drawing there is.
A gesture-pose minute study
Set a timer for 60 seconds and capture just the motion line and weight — repeat five times, keep the best.
Hands holding something small
A mug, a phone, a flower — drawing hands WITH objects is easier than empty hands, and endlessly useful.
Demon in profile silhouette
One side-view outline filled solid black — profile practice with a dramatic result.

Tips for Better Demon Drawings

Eyes sit at the vertical middle of the head — everyone places them too high at first. Measure it once on any photo and you’ll never unsee it.
Draw the spaces between features, not just the features. The distance from nose to mouth matters more than the nose or the mouth.

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Demon Drawing FAQ

What is the easiest way to draw a demon?

Start with a light proportion framework, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable demon on their very first try with it.

How long does a demon drawing take?

A simple demon drawing takes about 25 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.

What do I need to draw a demon?

Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.

Why is drawing a demon so hard?

Demon drawings usually go wrong at the proportion stage, not the detail stage. The fix is to spend more time on the basic shapes (steps 1–2) and check them before adding anything else — and use the tip above, which addresses the single most common demon mistake.