Skull Drawing Easy Step By Step
Recently, I showed you how to draw a skull in profile. This time, I'll show you the more interesting view, perfect for tattoos and scary illustrations. This view is also very simple, so you don't need to be a skilled artist to follow this tutorial!
A hint before you start: it's easier to keep the proportions right when you're drawing small.
Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:
1. How to Draw a Base for a Human Skull Drawing
Step 1
Draw a circle. It doesn't need to be perfect, and feel free to draw it with many lines. Find its center, too.
![human skull cranium circle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-1.png)
![human skull cranium circle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-1.png)
![human skull cranium circle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-1.png)
Step 2
Draw a line under the circle, using the length of its radius.
![human skull lower jaw distance](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-2.png)
![human skull lower jaw distance](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-2.png)
![human skull lower jaw distance](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-2.png)
Step 3
Divide this line into three sections.
![human skull lower jaw proportions](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-3.png)
![human skull lower jaw proportions](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-3.png)
![human skull lower jaw proportions](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-3.png)
Step 4
Draw a square "bucket" under the circle.
![human skull lower jaw shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-4.png)
![human skull lower jaw shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-4.png)
![human skull lower jaw shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-4.png)
Step 5
Draw two ovals in the bottom third of this line. This will be the chin.
![human skull chin shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-5.png)
![human skull chin shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-5.png)
![human skull chin shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-5.png)
Step 6
Connect the ovals with the rest of the lines.
![human skull chin detailed](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-6.png)
![human skull chin detailed](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-6.png)
![human skull chin detailed](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-6.png)
Step 7
Draw two huge leaning ovals in the lower half of the circle.
![human skull eye sockets general](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-7.png)
![human skull eye sockets general](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-7.png)
![human skull eye sockets general](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-7.png)
Step 8
These ovals are not eye sockets yet—their shape is too simple for this. Let's fix it. Draw a curve crossing both ovals, leaving some space for the eyebrow area.
![human skull eyebrow](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-8.png)
![human skull eyebrow](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-8.png)
![human skull eyebrow](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-8.png)
Step 9
Connect this curve with the sides of the skull.
![human skull cheekbones](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-9.png)
![human skull cheekbones](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-9.png)
![human skull cheekbones](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-9.png)
Step 10
Draw another curve on the bottom, leaving a similar amount of space below.
![human skull eye ridges](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-10.png)
![human skull eye ridges](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-10.png)
![human skull eye ridges](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-10.png)
Step 11
You can outline the eye sockets now by giving them some space on the sides.
![human skull eye sockets shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-11.png)
![human skull eye sockets shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-11.png)
![human skull eye sockets shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-11.png)
Step 12
Draw a curve from the corner of the eye socket towards the other socket, going through the chin. This will be the mouth area.
![human skull mouth shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-12.png)
![human skull mouth shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-12.png)
![human skull mouth shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-1-12.png)
2. How to Draw Human Skull Details
Step 1
Draw a teardrop shape between the eye sockets, at the bottom of the circle. This will be the nose.
![human skull nose basic shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-1.png)
![human skull nose basic shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-1.png)
![human skull nose basic shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-1.png)
Step 2
Make the nose more detailed.
![human skull nose detailed shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-2.png)
![human skull nose detailed shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-2.png)
![human skull nose detailed shape](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-2.png)
Step 3
Draw a curve across the mouth, through the mark between the first two thirds.
![human skull smile curve](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-3.png)
![human skull smile curve](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-3.png)
![human skull smile curve](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-3.png)
Step 4
We need to add more details to the mouth. First, define the front of the upper jaw with two curves.
![human skull upper mouth area](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-4.png)
![human skull upper mouth area](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-4.png)
![human skull upper mouth area](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-4.png)
Step 5
Draw the border of the lower teeth.
![human skull lower mouth area](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-5.png)
![human skull lower mouth area](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-5.png)
![human skull lower mouth area](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-5.png)
Step 6
Connect the teeth area to the chin.
![human skull chin details](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-6.png)
![human skull chin details](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-6.png)
![human skull chin details](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-6.png)
Step 7
Draw the border of the upper teeth now.
![human skull upper teeth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-7.png)
![human skull upper teeth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-7.png)
![human skull upper teeth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-7.png)
Step 8
Finish the borders of the teeth area with these curves.
![human skull jaws line](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-8.png)
![human skull jaws line](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-8.png)
![human skull jaws line](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-8.png)
Step 9
We need to add the details to the lower jaw, too.
![human skull lower jaw detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-9.png)
![human skull lower jaw detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-9.png)
![human skull lower jaw detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-9.png)
![human skull lower jaw bottom](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-10.png)
![human skull lower jaw bottom](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-10.png)
![human skull lower jaw bottom](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-10.png)
Step 10
Add the final curves to the skull.
![human skull side detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-11.png)
![human skull side detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-11.png)
![human skull side detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-11.png)
Step 11
Divide the teeth area into separate teeth.
![human skull teeth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-12.png)
![human skull teeth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-12.png)
![human skull teeth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-2-12.png)
3. How to Finish and Shade a Skull
Step 1
Let's finish the drawing. If you're drawing traditionally, you can put a new sheet of paper over it, or simply draw with a darker medium now.
Outline the eye sockets.
![human skull eye socket outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-1.png)
![human skull eye socket outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-1.png)
![human skull eye socket outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-1.png)
Step 2
Outline the nose. Don't forget about the nasal bridge on top.
![human skull nose outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-2.png)
![human skull nose outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-2.png)
![human skull nose outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-2.png)
Step 3
Add more detail to the edges of the eye sockets.
![human skull eyes outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-3.png)
![human skull eyes outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-3.png)
![human skull eyes outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-3.png)
Step 4
Outline the teeth. They're slightly tapered towards the bone.
![human skull teeth outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-4.png)
![human skull teeth outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-4.png)
![human skull teeth outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-4.png)
Step 5
Add some details under and over the teeth.
![human skull teeth detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-5.png)
![human skull teeth detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-5.png)
![human skull teeth detail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-5.png)
Step 6
Outline the lower jaw.
![human skull lower jaw outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-6.png)
![human skull lower jaw outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-6.png)
![human skull lower jaw outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-6.png)
Step 7
Outline the upper part of the skull.
![human skull cranium outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-7.png)
![human skull cranium outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-7.png)
![human skull cranium outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-7.png)
Step 8
Add more fancy details, if you want to be even more accurate.
![human skull details outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-8.png)
![human skull details outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-8.png)
![human skull details outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-8.png)
Step 9
You can shade the drawing, if you want. Start by darkening the darkest parts...
![human skull nose shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-9.png)
![human skull nose shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-9.png)
![human skull nose shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-9.png)
![human skull eyes shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-10.png)
![human skull eyes shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-10.png)
![human skull eyes shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-10.png)
... then cross-hatch the shadow areas.
![human skull shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-11.png)
![human skull shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-11.png)
![human skull shaded](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-11.png)
Finally, thicken some of the lines to make the effect more interesting.
![human skull dark outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-12.png)
![human skull dark outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-12.png)
![human skull dark outline](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-3-12.png)
Good Job!
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![how to draw human skull](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/29172/image/how-to-draw-skull-front-final.png)
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Skull Drawing Easy Step By Step
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