Welcome to our step-by-step guide on how to draw Snorlax, a loveable and iconic Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Recognized by its huge size, grayish-blue fur, and perpetual slumbering state, Snorlax is a fun and challenging character to bring to life on paper. Let’s get started!
Zooming in on Snorlax
Snorlax, with its unique characteristics, can be a joy to draw. Here are some features you’ll want to focus on when sketching this character:
- Size: Snorlax is massive, so it should take up a good portion of your canvas.
- Shape: Its body is shaped somewhat like a rounded rectangle, with a large, spherical belly.
- Color: It has grayish-blue fur and an apricot-colored underbelly.
- Eyes: Snorlax’s eyes are always closed, as if it’s perpetually sleeping.
- Teeth: Two lower teeth stick out from its closed mouth, a small detail that adds to Snorlax’s unique look.
About the Guide
This drawing tutorial consists of 10 detailed steps. The first 2 steps focus on creating a basic structure for your sketch, allowing you to get the proportions right. While working through the guide, pay attention to the colors:
- Red Color: Represents the current drawing step.
- Black Color: Showcases the lines you’ve drawn in previous steps.
- Grey Color: Indicates the basic proportion sketch lines.
Once you’ve mastered drawing Snorlax, you might want to expand your Pokémon portfolio. Try drawing characters related to Snorlax, such as Munchlax (its pre-evolved form), or Pokémon that share similarities, like Blissey. You could even create a scene with Snorlax and some of its friends from the series, like Pikachu or Bulbasaur.
Working through a drawing like this one can feel a little awkward at first, but Snorlax is one of those subjects where the proportions tend to click much better on a second pass. Once your eye adjusts to how round and low-set everything is, the whole thing comes together faster than you’d expect. If you want a steady stream of new guides like this one, the signup form at the top of the page lets you get a weekly batch delivered straight to your inbox, so you always have something to practice with.