How to Draw a Witch

Last Updated: February 16, 2022

Want to learn how to draw a witch? Just draw one! There's no set way to draw anything so grab a pen, pencil or even some chalk and draw a wonderful witch of your own. Or, this tutorial will teach you how to draw copy someone else's idea of what a witch looks like. Copy either of the two different types of witches shown here if you want to know how to follow instructions or how to copy.

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Cartoon Witch

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Draw the cheeks and the chin making the bones exaggeratedly prominent. Sketch a cross to guide you in drawing the face details later.
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Make it plump and round. Draw a bell shape for the skirt.

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On her right hand, sketch a broom.
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Make the eyebrows thick, big round eyes, draw small circles for the warts, nose large and pointy and mouth slightly open showing an incomplete set of teeth to make her look wicked.
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Make it look tattered and old.
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Manga Witch

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For the head, you can use a circle with the bottom part pointy and angled for the cheek and chin. Draw two short parallel lines for the neck connecting the head to the torso. Draw the rest of the body depicting a long robe. Draw the hands, one holding the broom.
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Frame the face with the type of hairstyle that you like, be creative.
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Draw the witch's shoes.
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How come there are not more types of witches to draw?

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A witch can be anyone you want her to be. Use your imagination to come up with your own witch. Try to stay away from the stereotypical witch types.

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Can you please make a video about this?

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Go to YouTube and search for tutorials about drawing witches. You will almost certainly find several to choose from.

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