1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Start in the middle of your page and leave room on both sides for the wings. Draw a round body, like a big ball. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
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This cartoon bat is made from a round body, two pointy ears and two wide wings. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It is a fun Halloween drawing for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon bat, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the pointy ears
On top of the body, draw two tall pointy ears. Inside each ear, draw a smaller pointy shape.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
In the upper half of the body, draw two big round eyes close together. Color them dark and leave a white dot in each one for the shine.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the smile and fangs
Under the eyes, draw a small curved smile. Add two tiny pointy fangs hanging down from the smile. Near the bottom of the body, draw a light oval for the tummy.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the left wing
From the left side of the body, draw a line that goes up and out to a sharp point. From the point, come back to the body with a wavy line that has three bumps. Add one thin line inside the wing.
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6Step 6 of 7
Draw the right wing and feet
Draw the same wing on the right side so both sides match. At the bottom of the body, draw two tiny curled feet.
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Color your bat
Color the body and ears purple and the wings a lighter purple. Use light purple for the tummy and pink inside the ears. Keep the eyes dark and the fangs white.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon bat
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Leave room for wings
Bat wings are wide, so start the body in the middle of your page.
3
Wavy edges
Three round bumps on the bottom of each wing make it look like a real bat wing.
4
Cute fangs
Keep the fangs tiny so your bat looks friendly.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Add a moon
Draw a big yellow moon and a few stars behind your bat for a Halloween night scene.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon bat in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon bat easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it. The wings are the trickiest part, so let younger kids draw them with fewer bumps.
How do I draw bat wings?
Draw a line from the body up to a sharp point, then come back to the body with a wavy line that has a few round bumps.
What colors do I need for a cartoon bat?
Purple, light purple, pink and black.
Is this a good Halloween drawing?
Yes. It is a cute Halloween drawing that works well on cards, posters and window decorations.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
