Drawing a griffin is a fun and exciting activity! A griffin is a magical creature that is part eagle and part lion. Let’s learn how to draw a cute, cartoon-style griffin step by step. Grab your drawing supplies like markers, paper, and colored pencils, and let’s begin!
Start by drawing a “V” shape in the middle of your paper. Make the edges a little bit curved to make it look softer. Then, add a curve on top to finish the beak shape.
Draw two circles next to the beak—one on each side. These are the griffin’s eyes. To make the eyes look shiny, draw a tiny oval inside each eye and color the rest of the circle, leaving the ovals white.
Draw an upside-down “U” shape over the eyes for the top of the griffin’s head. Add some feathers on the cheeks by drawing curves that go out and then back in. Do the same below with smaller curves to make more feathers.
Connect the bottom of the head with a curve that links to the feathers on each side. Add more feathers on top to make it look like the griffin has a cool mohawk hairstyle.
Draw a small curve on each side of the cheeks, then make feather shapes that go down and connect across the chest. Make the feathers different sizes for a fun look.
The griffin’s front legs look like eagle talons. Draw two lines for the top part of the legs, then add zigzag lines for feathers. Connect these with another zigzag line to form the inside of the leg. Draw the talons by curving out and down, then back up. Do the same for the other leg, making sure the talons face the opposite way.
Draw a curve for the belly between the talons, then sketch a bent leg coming out from the side. Add toes and a curve for the paw to match the other side.
From the shoulders, draw curves going outwards for the wings. Inside the wings, draw rows of feathers using oval shapes to look like a fan. Do this on the other side too, overlapping some feathers behind the legs for a natural look.
Draw an “S” curve for the tail, then add another curve next to it that matches. Finish the tail with a final curve at the end.
Don’t forget to add nostrils to the beak with two small dots.
Now that your griffin is all drawn, it’s time to color it! Use your colored pencils to make your drawing come to life. You can add highlights and shadows to make it look even cooler.
Great job! You’ve drawn a cute cartoon griffin. Remember, the most important part of drawing is to have fun and be creative. Feel free to add your own special touches or a background to your artwork. Happy drawing!
Griffin Observation Walk: Go on a nature walk with an adult and look for animals that have features similar to a griffin, like birds and cats. Notice the beaks, feathers, and paws. Draw a picture of a real animal you see and imagine how it could be part of a griffin. What would its wings look like? How about its tail?
Create Your Own Mythical Creature: Using the steps you learned to draw a griffin, invent your own mythical creature by combining parts of different animals. Draw it step by step, just like you did with the griffin. What animals will you choose? Give your creature a name and share your drawing with a friend or family member.
Story Time with Your Griffin: Write a short story about an adventure your cartoon griffin might go on. Where does it live? What magical powers does it have? Share your story with your class or family, and illustrate it with drawings of your griffin in different scenes.
