Use the super easy step-by-step instructions below to learn how to draw Gengar from Pokémon. Follow along with the video, or use the images in this article. By the end of this tutorial, even beginners will have a completed drawing of Gengar from Pokémon!

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Materials You’ll Need

Before starting, gather these basic drawing supplies:

• Pencil (an HB lead pencil is best for light sketches)
• Eraser
• Black ink pen or marker
• Drawing paper
• Colored pencils or markers (purple, red, and dark red)

Sketch Gengar's Features

Building a solid initial sketch is key to getting your character's proportions right. Draw these simple shapes first before adding the details on Gengar.

Step 1: Guidelines Pencil Sketch

• Draw the Body Circle: Make small marks for the height and width of the circle. Then connect the marks with curved lines to create the circle. Sketch lightly so it is simple to erase. If you have trouble drawing circles freehand, trace a circular object like a cup or lid.
• Add Facial Guides: Sketch a curved horizontal line inside the shape, and add a short vertical line at the top to help you draw the facial features later on.

Step 2: Draw the Facial Details

• Sketch the Eyes: Create a half-circle shape above the horizontal guide and to the right of the vertical line, closing it off with a sloping line. Repeat this U-shaped step for the other eye. Put a tiny dot inside each eye for the pupils.
• Create the Smile and Teeth: Draw a wide curved line below the eyes that runs parallel to the horizontal guide. Add a more pronounced curved line below that for the bottom lip. Put about four short vertical lines inside the mouth for the teeth.

Step 3: Draw the Rest of the Body

• Form the Ears and Spikes: Draw two large, pointy triangles at the top of the head for the ears. Between them, sketch a row of five smaller triangular spikes.
• Add the Limbs: Extend an arc-shaped line on the right side and a horizontal U-shape on the left side for the arms, finishing both with small triangular fingers. Add a short curved line with three triangular toes for the right foot, and a tiny curved line on the left side for the partially hidden leg.
• Define the Body Outline: Darken the outer perimeter of the main circle, making the final shape slightly thinner than the original circle guide.

Add the Finishing Touches

Now it's time to ink and color your Gengar drawing!

Step 4: Ink and Erase Guidelines

• Ink the Lines: Trace carefully over your final pencil lines using a permanent black ink pen or fine-liner. Move slowly to maintain precise control.
• Clean Up the Page: Once the ink dries completely, erase the remaining pencil marks and construction guides.

Step 5: Color Your Drawing

• Apply the Base Colors: Shade the main body, ears, arms, and legs with purples, and color the eyes red, and leave the teeth white.

Step 6: Add Any Finishing Touches, and You're Done!

• Final Polishing: Check your illustration to see if there are any tweaks you'd like to make. You can add a little bit of shading with your colors to create extra depth before wrapping up.

Final Tips for Drawing Cartoon Characters

Improving your drawing skills takes practice and patience. Keep these techniques in mind:

• Sketch lightly before committing to final lines so mistakes are easy to erase.
• Use construction shapes to maintain correct proportions across the head and body.

With consistent practice, drawing characters like Gengar from Pokémon becomes much easier and enjoyable!

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