Haunted House Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Learning how to draw a haunted house is easier than it looks — the whole thing starts with two or three simple geometric shapes. This guide walks you through a haunted house drawing in six clear steps, then hands you a set of haunted house drawing ideas to keep going: easy versions for beginners, cute and cartoon takes, and variations worth sketching when you want more.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with two or three simple geometric shapes
How to Draw a Haunted House Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
House and tower boxes
Draw a wide light rectangle in the middle of the page for the house, then a narrower leaning rectangle beside it for a crooked tower.
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House and tower boxes
Draw a wide light rectangle in the middle of the page for the house, then a narrower leaning rectangle beside it for a crooked tower.
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Crumbling house shape
Trace the wide rectangle into the house outline with a jagged, crumbling top edge.
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Leaning tower
Trace the tower rectangle into a leaning tower topped with a crooked pointed roof.
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Jagged roof peak
Add a jagged triangular roof spanning the top of the house with a torn notch on one slope.
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Creaky door
Draw a tall arched door centered at the bottom of the house, slightly ajar with a dark gap along one edge.
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Glowing windows
Add two jagged diamond-shaped glowing windows on either side of the door, and one small round glowing window on the tower.
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Bat and boards
Add a small bat with spread wings flying near the roof, and two crooked boards nailed across the lower left wall.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light house and tower boxes.
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Color the haunted house
Fill the house dark purple-gray, the roof and tower black, the windows glowing yellow-green, and the boards brown.
Haunted House Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic haunted house clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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A haunted house greeting-card design
Center the haunted house, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
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A gift-tag sized mini haunted house
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
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A haunted house garland or pattern
Repeat small haunted house drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
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Haunted House in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put the haunted house inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
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Kawaii haunted house with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your haunted house.
Haunted House Drawing Styles: Easy, Cute & More
Easy Haunted House Drawing
Try a simplified version built from basic shapes — perfect for beginners and kids. Same nine steps as above — simply simplify or stylize the final pass.
Tips for Better Haunted House Drawings
- Holiday palettes are part of the drawing: commit to the expected colors boldly rather than muddying them.
- Lean into the classic version first — holiday subjects work through instant recognition. Add your twist after the icon is solid.
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🎲 Random Drawing GeneratorHaunted House Drawing FAQ
What is the easiest way to draw a haunted house?
Start with two or three simple geometric shapes, 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 haunted house on their very first try with it.
How long should it take to draw a haunted house?
A simple haunted house drawing takes about 12 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 supplies do I need for haunted house drawings?
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.
Is a haunted house easy to draw for beginners?
Yes — the haunted house is one of the friendlier subjects for beginners, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
