The Eye of the Beholder!
Ever see the movie - "Big Trouble in Little China" - with Kurt Russell? It's pretty cool if you haven't. And if you did - you'll surely remember this monster... the Beholder!
Actually, this wild-looking creature is popular in the Dungeons & Dragons RPG series, as well as in video games and other media. A head with and eye - and then some more eyes... yup - this is a fun lesson indeed! :-)
Eye can't wait to get started!
First Step - A Circle for a MONSTROUS-LOOKING Head!
Take any circle from any other lesson - add the cross for easier placement of the features (eyes, mouth, etc.) - and that's all there really is to mapping out your drawing ahead of time.
Here it is...
The green circles of course - represent all the little tiny eyes that squirm off the sides, kind of like snakes... kind of like - Medusa! Hmmm... this would be a good start to a Medusa lesson come to think of it.
Well, let's keep going...
Second Step - Draw Your Monster, Step by Step
OK - put on your "creativity cap" and let's hit the paper. Seriously - there are TONS of different ways this monster can look. As simple as an eye over a circle - you've really got a lot of freedom as to just how wild-looking you can make yours.
Bigger eyes - more eyes - more horns - more teeth - sharper teeth - more 'drool' ! - different color... the list goes on and on and on...
Drawing time! :-)
While not the 'prettiest' site by any means - this cartoon beholder was one of those drawing lessons that's just plain fun to bring into view. I hope you enjoyed it - and further more - I hope this inspired you to make even more cool-looking monsters of your own!
Fantastic job. :-)
Recommended Drawing Resources
To further your learning and improvement, check out the following resources...
- Learn how to draw caricatures with Graeme Biddle.
- Discover how to use photoshop in a day. Makes everything so much simpler.
- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
- Draw cars just like the pros, the pro being Tim Rugendyke.
- Want to learn painting? Look no further than Bob Davies' free watercolor secrets ebook.
