Zombie Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
If you can draw two or three simple geometric shapes, you can draw a zombie. That's genuinely the whole secret — the rest is knowing which lines to add in which order, and this tutorial shows you exactly that, step by step, before serving up a full list of zombie drawing ideas to practice with.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with two or three simple geometric shapes
How to Draw a Zombie Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Head and shoulder guides
Draw a light lopsided circle in the upper middle of the page for the head, then a wide oval below it for the shoulders.
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Head and shoulder guides
Draw a light lopsided circle in the upper middle of the page for the head, then a wide oval below it for the shoulders.
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Head and hair
Trace a bumpy uneven head outline on the circle, then add a few sparse messy hair tufts on top.
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Mismatched eyes
Add one droopy half-closed eye on the left and one wide bloodshot round eye on the right.
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Nose gash and mouth
Add a small jagged gash where the nose would be, then a crooked open mouth with a jagged teeth line.
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Stitches and patch
Add three small cross-stitch marks on the right cheek, then a jagged torn skin patch on the forehead.
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Cracks and collar
Add two short jagged crack lines on the left jaw, then trace a tattered shoulder and collar outline below the neck.
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Torn shirt and bolt
Add three small torn tear marks across the shirt front, then one small bolt at the base of the neck.
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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 zombie
Fill the skin sickly green, the shirt faded gray, the stitches and bolt dark gray, and the mouth interior dark red.
Zombie Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic zombie 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 zombie garland or pattern
Repeat small zombie drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
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A zombie greeting-card design
Center the zombie, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
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Kawaii zombie with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your zombie.
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Zombie in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put the zombie inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
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A gift-tag sized mini zombie
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
Tips for Better Zombie 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 GeneratorZombie Drawing FAQ
How do you draw a zombie 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 zombie on their very first try with it.
How long does a zombie drawing take?
A simple zombie 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 zombie?
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.
Can kids draw a zombie?
Yes — the zombie 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.
