How to draw a bat | Easy Step by Step Tutorial

March 2, 2025

Hi everyone, welcome to Simple Easy Drawing! Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a bat step by step. If you’re looking for an easy bat drawing that’s simple enough for beginners, this tutorial is perfect for you.

Bats are amazing creatures! Did you know they are the only mammals that can fly? They come out at night and use echolocation to find their way in the dark. With their wide wings and tiny faces, they are a popular symbol for Halloween decorations.

Here’s a quick guide that will help you create simple and fun bat drawings. By the end, you’ll know how to draw bats with confidence!

Materials you will need:

A piece of paper
An HB pencil
A dust-free eraser
A black sketch pen for outlines
Crayons or color pencils for coloring

Let’s get started!

Please note: In each step, the new parts of the drawing will be highlighted in orange, while everything you’ve already drawn will stay in black.

Step 1: Draw the bat’s face

A simple small circle drawn in the center of the page, representing the bat’s face.

Start by drawing a small circle in the middle of your paper. This will be the bat’s face.

Step 2: Draw the bat’s body

A slightly larger circle drawn below the first one, forming the bat’s body.

Right below the face, draw another slightly bigger circle to form the body, just like in the picture.

Step 3: Draw the bat’s ears

Two pointy ears sketched on top of the bat’s head, slightly curved inward.

Sketch two pointy ears on top of the head, slightly curved outward.

Step 4: Draw the bat’s wings

Two curved outer wing lines extending from each side of the bat’s body, shaping the base of the wings

On each side of the body, draw two outer wing lines. These should be curved slightly outward to create the wing shape.

Step 5: Give the bat’s wings a structure

Additional curved lines extending downward from the middle of each wing, creating a structured look.

From the pointed section in between each wing, draw two lines downward on each side, curving inward slightly.

Step 6: Finish the bat’s wings

Curved lines connecting the wing sections at the bottom, completing the full bat wing shape

Now, join the lines at the bottom with curved lines to complete the wing shape.

Step 7: Give the bat a character

Details added to the bat’s face, including two round eyes, a small nose, tiny sharp teeth, and two little feet at the bottom.

Complete your bat drawing by adding details! Draw two eyes, a small nose, and tiny sharp teeth. You can also add two small feet at the bottom.

Step 8: Color your bat

A completed bat drawing colored in shades of black and grey

Use different shades of black and grey to bring your sketch to life. You can also make it look spooky by adding a background with a full moon, perfect if you’re learning how to draw a bat for Halloween!

We’re all done!

And that’s it—you’ve just learned how to draw bats! If you liked this tutorial, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

I’ve attached a full step-by-step picture so you can save it and try drawing later at your own pace. Keep practicing, and soon, you’ll be able to create amazing bat drawings easily. Happy drawing!