The Spooky, Creepy, Scary, Fun: Drawing Ideas for Halloween Blog

May 5, 2022

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Creepy Drawing Ideas

Ghouls, goblins, ghosts! Oh my! Scare your family and friends this Halloween by attempting these creepy and fun drawings.

Ghosts

Ghost drawing ranges from incredibly simple to complex. Anyone with eyes can be thought of as a ghost, but should you be looking for an especially creepy animal, try focusing on specifics in the mouth and eyes. The features of these can be the source for many different types of additional terror in your ghost drawing.

Skull

The skull's head is notoriously creepy. The hollowed eyes and boney skull are the perfect subjects to look at when looking for scary drawing ideas. If you'd like for your skull to be drawings slightly more scary, try adding some snakes, or crosses for an extra thrill.

Spider

spider
Source: Unsplash The large, hairy spider on a drawing pencil is a bit creepy.

Spiders are so creepy and scary that there's even a term for people who are terrified of them. If you're hoping to give your friends who are arachnophobic a fright this Halloween, draw an eerie spider that has a silky, spooky web to be its home. With their eight long, hairy legs and many eyes they are among the most terrifying animals you can draw.

Scary Drawing Ideas

There's a subtle difference between creepy and scary. Creepy drawings can be weird however they remain approachable. On the other hand, frightening is nothing more than a bit of terrifying. Monsters set in haunted houses or graveyards may surprise and scare the toughest among us. This is our collection of frightening drawing suggestions.

Monster

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Source: Unsplash An illustration of a sad Frankenstein monster gives off all the creepy energy and tone.

One of the best things of drawing a monster is that they can be unique. Many of the most frightening creatures that exist are a product of others' imaginations, so dive deep into the depths of your mind and discover what types of creatures you could imagine. Like Frankenstein You never have any idea what your monster's drawing thoughts will evolve into.

Haunted House

A haunted house design is an alternative idea that provides an abundance of creativity. Since, all kinds of shelter could be the victim of a ghost! Take a look at breaking out of the traditional haunted house box to draw a haunted mobile home or apartment. Whatever you choose, setting your house on a hill in the night is an easy way to add a touch of spooky in your Halloween-themed drawing.

Graveyard

What's more terrifying than a graveyard that is full of graves? We're not too sure. Almost every Halloween movie features an eerie scene set that is set in the quiet of a cemetery, so if you're thinking of easy Halloween drawings, this is a solid choice.

Scary Drawing Ideas

When you've completed these three horror drawing ideas, turn off all the lights , and put on your favorite horror movie to enjoy a night of gruesome fun.

Vampire

Werewolf

Zombie

Relive your art back to life using the terrifying, brain-eating zombie! Is there anything more horrifying than that? If you're planning for the zombie apocalypse or otherwise, creating these terrifying creatures is a great crafting project to do in the autumn.

Fun Halloween Drawing Ideas for Halloween

In case scary Halloween activities don't appeal to you, then you might prefer more spooky aspects of October's festivities: think cats, pumpkins, and corn mazes! Check out these adorable Halloween drawing ideas to create a great project for your young kids (or any person who prefers being cute and not scared).

Witch

Cat

Pumpkin

The color of the pumpkin is plump, bright, and orange. perfectly round, pumpkins are the quintessential item on any Halloween list. Make realistic gourds by drawing or painting them, or try giving your pumpkin a cute smile to add to your cute Halloween theme.

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