How to Draw A Sugar Skull easy with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy drawings step by step for beginners and everyone.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
In the first step of the tutorial on how to draw a skull with lines, we will start with the outline of the skull. The top of the skull will be quite rounded, and it will extend down to the cheekbones.
The jaws of the skull will be drawn with a rounded square below the cheekbones. That’s all that needs to be done for this step and we can continue to step 2.
Step 2 – Draw an eye pattern for the sugar skull
Sugar skulls are characterized by a bright and colorful pattern design, and we will start that pattern for this part of your line skull drawing.
You can start by drawing a vertical oval for each eye and they should be quite large. Then draw another one tightly around that one.
Finally, draw a series of small ovals around the outer oval to form a petal-like pattern. This will create a pretty flower shape for the skull’s eyes!
Step 3 – Continue adding the skull pattern
Now that you’ve drawn the eyes for your sugar skull, we can continue to expand the pattern for it. In this step of the tutorial on how to draw a skull with lines, we will draw some patterns above the eyes, as well as the teeth for the skull.
The patterns above the eyes will be long and curved, as shown in the reference image.
Then for the teeth you can draw two rows of small rounded rectangles. Some will be a little longer than others, and you can use the reference image as a guide for how long each photo will take.
Step 4 – Continue decorating the sugar skull
Your sugar skull drawing is already looking amazing! We will continue to add sample designs in this step. For this section, we’ll expand on the templates you started with in the previous steps.
First, you can draw some more round teardrop shapes near the top of the skull. Then we’ll add some of these shapes to the cheekbones, and then we’ll end up with some more shapes near the chin.
With that in mind, we’ll wrap up the details in the next steps!
Step 5 – Now you can add some final details to your line drawing of the skull
As we mentioned in the previous step of the tutorial on how to draw a skull with lines, in this fifth part we will wrap up the decorative elements of the skull. The biggest part of this step will be drawing a rose shape on the forehead of the skull.
This rose can be a bit difficult to draw, so you will find it much easier if you follow the reference image carefully when drawing.
You may also want to use a pencil first and then switch to a pen when you’re happy with it.
The last elements we’ll add will be some pretty hearts. Two of these will go inside each eye, as shown in the reference image. Then you can end up with some upside down hearts for the nose.
That should wrap up the details in this tutorial, but you don’t have to go ahead yet! You can also add some design elements of your own or can paint a great background for your line skull drawing.
What fun additions can you think of to add to this wonderful drawing of yours?
Step 6 – Finish your line skull drawing with some color
You’ve reached the final step of this line drawing skull tutorial! You’ve done a great job drawing the skull and all the decorations, and now you’ll have more fun coloring your picture.
In our reference image, we used some pink, purple, red and blue as a few of the shades that complete this photo.
However, that’s just one of the many color schemes you can use, and this is the step for you to show off your creativity! Sugar skulls can have many different patterns and color schemes, so you are free to choose how to color your picture.
Once you know which colors you like, you can also have fun choosing the art media you use to make them come true! Whether you choose some bright and vibrant colors or keep it more muted, we can’t wait to see what you choose for your shots.
