Q&A for How to Draw a Chinese Dragon

Draw two parallel S-curved lines and taper them off on one end. On the other end, draw a large oval and a smaller circle underneath. Trace the oval and circle together. You should have a basic Chinese dragon shape.

Add large bushy eyebrows and make the eyes squint.

In Chinese culture, you will find that dragon horns often symbolize strength and power.

Sure, however, Chinese Dragons usually don't have wings. They slither in the air, like it's water, but if you decide to, you should make it in the space between the front and back legs. Maybe make them a darker color of the body, like a deep red, if you use the above example.

Draw it from the side or make the head narrower.

Blue is often a traditional or popular color for Chinese dragons. However, you can certainly choose any color you prefer or that fits your artistic vision.

Most traditional Chinese dragons feature long tails, but you have the artistic freedom to make yours shorter.

It is best to use bright, warm colors, such as red, orange, and yellow. Look at some pictures online for reference.

No, traditional Chinese dragons do not typically have wings. They are often depicted as serpentine creatures capable of flight without them, unlike many Western dragons.

Adding scales is optional, but in Chinese art, they have scales. Most of the time, scales do not cover the head.

Adding scales is optional, but in Chinese art, they have scales. Most of the time, scales do not cover the head.

Go with a color that complements the color that you decided to make the scales. That way, it all goes together!