Pennywise Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Want to draw Pennywise that actually looks right? Start with the character’s two or three signature shapes and build from there. This page covers the full process — nine steps from first line to finished drawing — followed by Pennywise drawing ideas in every style: easy, cute, realistic, and a few you probably haven't tried.
- Difficulty Medium
- Time ~20 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with the character’s two or three signature shapes
How to Draw Pennywise Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Head circle and center
Draw a light circle for the head in the upper middle of the page, then a light vertical line straight down through its center.
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Head circle and center
Draw a light circle for the head in the upper middle of the page, then a light vertical line straight down through its center.
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Face outline
Trace a rounded face outline on the circle with a slightly pointed chin at the bottom.
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Puffy hair tufts
Add two puffy tufts of hair sticking out above the ears on each side of the head.
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Eyes and eyebrows
Add two round wide eyes level with each other, then sharply angled eyebrows above them.
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Round nose
Draw one round ball-shaped nose centered below the eyes.
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Mouth and collar
Add a wide curved grinning mouth with pointed teeth, then a wavy ruffled collar around the neck below the chin.
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Sloped shoulders
Draw two sloped shoulder lines beneath the collar down to the bottom of the page.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light head circle and center line.
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Color the clown
Fill the face white, the hair tufts orange, the nose bright red, and the collar and shoulders pale yellow.
Pennywise Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic Pennywise clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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Pennywise as a simple icon
Reduce the character to 3–4 shapes that still read instantly — a real design challenge.
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Pennywise in a different art style
Redraw the character as if another show's artist drew them — a style-study exercise fans love to see.
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An expression sheet
The same face six times: happy, angry, shocked, smug, sleepy, crying — how professionals actually practice a character.
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Chibi Pennywise
Two-heads-tall version: giant head, tiny body, maximum cute — the most forgiving fan-art style.
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Pennywise doing something mundane
Grocery shopping, waiting for the bus, doing taxes — the comedy of icons in ordinary life.
Tips for Better Pennywise Drawings
- Count heads: character proportions are deliberate design choices, and using the wrong head-count is why fan art looks "off" even when every feature is right.
- Likeness lives in the silhouette: if you fill your character drawing with solid black and it’s still recognizable, you’ve nailed it. If not, no amount of interior detail will save it.
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How do you draw Pennywise easily?
Start with the character’s two or three signature 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 Pennywise on their very first try with it.
How long does Pennywise drawing take?
A simple Pennywise drawing takes about 20 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 Pennywise?
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 Pennywise easy to draw for beginners?
Yes — Pennywise is very manageable once you use construction shapes, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
