45 scary things to draw that are spooky but easy, from friendly monsters to haunted scenes and eerie objects. Simple starting shapes for any beginner.
Want some scary things to draw that still feel fun? You are in the right place. This list is full of spooky ideas built from easy shapes like circles, triangles, and wavy lines. None of it is gross or grim. Think fun spooky, the kind you would see on a friendly Halloween card. You will find friendly monsters, haunted scenes, spooky creatures, eerie objects, and classic Halloween style doodles. The trick is simple: round shapes feel cute, sharp jagged shapes feel scary. Grab a pencil, dim the lights a little, and let's make something delightfully creepy.
How to use this list
Pick any idea that grabs you. You do not need to go in order. Each idea names the easy starting shape so you always know where to begin. Draw light at first, then darken the lines you love. When a drawing is done, color it with purples, deep greens, and a little black for that spooky glow.
Friendly monsters
One eyed creature
Start with a round blob body. Add one big circle eye, a wide grin, and two stubby arms.
Toothy monster
A tall oval covered in fur lines. Give it horns, big eyes, and a row of silly pointy teeth.
Little vampire
A round head with slicked hair and a high collar cape. Add two tiny fangs and a smirk.
Goofy zombie
A simple figure with droopy arms reaching forward. Add a stitched smile and one raised brow.
Mummy buddy
An oval body wrapped in crisscross bandage lines. Leave a gap for two peeking eyes.
Swamp beast
A lumpy oval body with webbed hands. Add drippy lines and two glowing dot eyes.
Three eyed blob
A wobbly puddle shape with three eyes on stalks. Give it a curious open mouth.
Shadow gremlin
A small pointy figure made of dark triangles. Add two bright eyes and a sneaky grin.
Haunted scenes
Haunted house
A tall crooked box with pointed roofs. Add dark windows, a leaning door, and a bat above.
Bare spooky tree
A trunk with twisty bare branches. Add a few hanging leaves and a perched crow.
Full moon night
A big circle moon with thin clouds drifting across. Add a flying bat shape below.
Old graveyard
A few rounded gravestones on a wavy ground line. Add crack lines and a tiny resting ghost.
Foggy forest
Tall thin tree trunks fading into wavy fog lines. Add two glowing eyes peeking out.
Spooky castle
A wide box with two tall towers and pointed tops. Add tiny windows and a drawbridge door.
Creaky gate
Two posts with a swinging iron gate of straight bars. Add a curl of mist near the bottom.
Misty pond
A flat oval of water with reeds around it. Add ripple lines and a shadow lurking under.
Spooky creatures
Wobbly ghost
A bell shape with a wavy bottom edge. Add two dot eyes and an open mouth saying boo.
Black cat
An oval body with a round head, pointy ears, and an arched back. Add a curled tail.
Bat trio
Three rounded bodies with scalloped wings. Space them across the sky like little Ms.
Spider on a web
An oval body with eight bent legs. Hang it from a single thread line over a web.
Hooting owl
A round body with big circle eyes and tufted ears. Add a small beak and feather lines.
Slithery snake
One long curved line doubled back on itself. Add a flicking tongue and diamond scales.
Raven on a branch
A teardrop body with a wedge beak. Perch it on a bare twig with a few claw lines.
Howling wolf
A side profile with a pointed snout tipped up at the moon. Add a bushy tail and ears.
Eerie objects
Spooky lantern
A box with a handle and a glowing window. Add little light lines spilling out the sides.
Cracked mirror
An oval frame with a crack line splitting it. Add a faint face hidden in the reflection.
Old key
A round loop top with a long stem and notched teeth. Color it rusty and worn.
Dusty book
A thick rectangle with a clasp and a face on the cover. Add little dust puff lines.
Bubbling cauldron
A round pot with a smiling face and bubbles floating up from the top.
Flickering candle
A tall rectangle with a melted top and a teardrop flame. Add a thin trail of smoke.
Ticking clock
A circle face with crooked hands stopped near midnight. Add a swinging pendulum below.
Glowing jar
A jar shape with a few tiny lights floating inside. Add a soft glow ring around it.
Halloween style spooky
Spooky jack o lantern
A fat circle pumpkin with jagged zigzag eyes and a sharp toothy grin. Add glow lines.
Cobweb corner
Lines fanning from a corner with curved threads between them. Add a small spider.
Witch hat with stars
A triangle hat with a buckle band and tiny stars sprinkled around the brim.
Boo banner
The word boo in bubble letters with little ghost faces inside each O.
Floating potion
A round flask with a cork and a swirl of liquid inside. Add bubbles drifting up.
Skull doodle
A rounded shape with two dark eye holes and a small triangle nose. Keep it cartoony.
Creepy hand
A simple hand shape rising from the ground with bent fingers. Add cracked earth lines.
Spell scroll
A rectangle with rolled ends and squiggle writing. Add a wax seal dot at the bottom.
Mini broom
A handle with a fan of bristle lines at the bottom. Tie a ribbon at the join.
Sleepy moon
A crescent moon with closed eyes and a soft smile. Tuck a bat beside it.
Cackling crow
A round body with a wide open beak and a feather tuft. Add little sound lines.
Glowing eyes in the dark
Just a black square with two pairs of bright eyes peeking out. Spooky and simple.
Striped witch socks
Two long socks with curly toes and stripe lines. A fun small detail for any scene.
These scary things to draw show how shapes set the mood: keep them round for friendly, make them jagged for scary.
Tips
- Pointy, jagged shapes read as scary. Round shapes keep things friendly.
- Use purple, deep green, and black for an instant spooky feel.
- Add glow lines around lanterns, eyes, and the moon to light a dark scene.
- Leave empty black space around your subject so it feels mysterious.
- Draw light first, then darken the lines you like to keep it tidy.
FAQ
What are easy scary drawings for beginners?
Wobbly ghosts and spooky jack o lanterns are the easiest places to start. Both begin with one basic shape and just need a face. Add bats and cobwebs and your page fills up fast.
What scary things to draw for Halloween look the spookiest?
A haunted house, a bare twisty tree, and glowing eyes in the dark feel the spookiest. Sharp, pointy lines and a dark night sky make any scene look creepy in seconds.
Keep drawing and coloring
You just unlocked a whole page of spooky ideas. Pick a few, color them in, and watch them come alive. For more, browse our big list of things to draw, get extra eerie with creepy drawing ideas, or fill a page with Halloween drawing ideas. Want a step by step? Learn how to draw a spider for your web scenes. And when you are ready to color, our fantasy coloring pages are waiting. You've got this.