Witch Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Want to draw a witch that actually looks right? Start with two or three simple geometric shapes and build from there. This page covers the full process — nine steps from first line to finished drawing — followed by witch drawing ideas in every style: easy, cute, realistic, and a few you probably haven't tried.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with two or three simple geometric shapes
How to Draw a Witch Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Head and cloak guides
Draw a light circle for the head in the upper middle of the page, then a wide oval below it for the shoulders and cloak.
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Head and cloak guides
Draw a light circle for the head in the upper middle of the page, then a wide oval below it for the shoulders and cloak.
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Pointed hat
Above the head draw a tall pointed cone hat, then a curved brim where the hat meets the head.
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Face shape and brows
Trace a narrow pointed chin on the head circle, then add two thick eyebrows angled down toward the nose.
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Eyes and nose
Add two narrow eyes on the middle of the face, then a long hooked nose curving down between them.
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Smirking mouth and wart
Draw a thin smirking mouth below the nose, then a small round wart on the pointed chin.
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Cloak and hat band
Trace the cloak on the shoulder oval draping outward, then add a band with a small buckle around the hat base.
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Collar and hair
Add a high collar rising on both sides of the neck, then a few stringy hair strands under the hat brim.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light head circle and shoulder oval guides.
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Color the witch
Fill the hat and cloak deep purple, the skin green, the hair black, and the hat band gold.
Witch Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic witch clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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Witch in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put the witch inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
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Kawaii witch with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your witch.
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A gift-tag sized mini witch
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
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A witch greeting-card design
Center the witch, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
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A witch garland or pattern
Repeat small witch drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
Tips for Better Witch Drawings
- Lean into the classic version first — holiday subjects work through instant recognition. Add your twist after the icon is solid.
- Holiday palettes are part of the drawing: commit to the expected colors boldly rather than muddying them.
Not feeling the witch today?
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🎲 Random Drawing GeneratorWitch Drawing FAQ
How do you draw a witch easily?
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 witch on their very first try with it.
How long should it take to draw a witch?
A simple witch 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 do I need to draw a witch?
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 witch easy to draw for beginners?
Yes — the witch 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.
