How to draw Pennywise ? Complete tutorial

The scariest clown in the world of horror circuses is about to come to your house. Would you like to know how to draw him? Do you want a drawing template? A step-by-step tutorial?

Young artist of modern times, welcome to Rebel Skull ! Killer clowns drawing are one of our favorite characters because they are totally dark… And knowing how to draw this unusual character will be perfect to immerse yourself in his universe. 🤡

In this article, we’re going to give you different Pennywise drawing templates and, above all, explain to you step by step how to draw him yourself. After checking out this article, you’ll know perfectly how to do it in front of your friends, without needing a template… classy!

Ready to scare the world with your drawing? Here we go!

Drawing Pennywise

This first drawing template is quite terrifying… We’re going to give him a horrible style with a “zoom on his head” effect, it always works perfectly. This drawing is not recommended for children under 10 years old. You’ll need a short hour to do it. ✍️

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1) The Basis of the Design

We’re going to draw it obliquely for an ultra offbeat style. Start by drawing a circle to create the head. Then draw the guides of the face in the shape of a cross like on our diagram.

2) The Skull

Using the facial guides you made in the first step, sketch the actual structure of Pennywise’s head and face. As you can see, he has a long, well-defined chin.

3) Pennywise’s Eyes

Start sketching the intense look that Pennywise gives you. The lining of the eyes should be darker, bolder and more or less thick. Sketch the eyelid crease and the details under the eyes and at the temples. Draw the frowning eyebrows and eyeballs. 👁

4) The Mouth and Nose

Make a detailed sketch of his forehead as well as the bridge of his nose. When this is done, draw the clown’s nose, but as you can see, it is not perfectly round. Instead, it is a real nose with nostrils. Draw the frown lines on the sides of the nose and then draw the outline of the mouth. Notice that there are wrinkles around the lips…

5) The Teeth

Next, draw the upper gum line, then the upper row of teeth and the lower row of teeth. Color the inside of the mouth and then draw the lower lip line.

6) The Neck

Draw the right side of Pennywise’s neck, then add the wild, crazy strands of hair from the side of his head. Take your time so that the hair lining comes out perfectly.

7) The Hair

Finally, draw the other side of the hair and the left side of the neck and the ruffled collar. Erase the lines and shapes you drew in the first step.

8) Filling in your drawing

When everything is clean (after erasing the guidelines), you have a great drawing of the It monster. Now all you have to do is fill it in with colors for an ultra demonic look!

Drawing Pennywise in Animated Version

This one is a bit longer to do because there are more details in this drawing. You’ll have to be patient and read our tips carefully! Hang in there and you’ll have an absolutely perfect drawing!

1) The Drawing Guides

Start by drawing the guides and basic shapes of Pennywise’s face. These are the lines that will help you guide the rest of the drawing.

2) The Clown Chin

Using the face guides, continue and draw the shape of the face structure that is very expressive.

3) The Terrifying Clown Face

Once you have drawn the lower structure of Pennywise’s face, you can work on the upper half which starts with the temple and then the forehead on the left side. Once you have completed this task, you can start drawing the eyebrows and the shapes of the sinister eyes. Draw the dingy nose and then sketch the details and definition of the face. 💀

4) The Eyes

Here, we invite you to finish the eyes by drawing the pupil and the tips just above then you will draw the clown makeup lines coming to hollow out his cheeks.

5) The Smile

Draw the smile of Pennywise, extending almost from one ear to the other.

6) The Teeth

Starts drawing Pennywise’s teeth, which should have a sharp shape. Also adds more definition to the mouth. 🦷

7) The Lips

Here, all you have to do is to draw the shape of the lower lip. To give it a proper monster mouth.

8) Filling the Mouth

Add shadow behind and under the row of teeth at the top.

9) Wrinkles

Draws the creases on the forehead to add terror and expression to our beloved killer. 🔪

10) The Hair

Now we’re going to draw our animated clown’s hair. Start by drawing the outline of the hair and then sketch the hair strands and their texture.

11) Side Hair

Also draw the rest of the hair on the left side. In an anime hair drawing style.

12) The Collar

Now that you have finished drawing the face, you can work on the collar which is disheveled and in a comical style.

13) Stuff the collar

Add another layer to the ruffled collar to get a much bigger shape. 😵

14) Grandiose Style

Repeats the same operation adding another layer to the ruffled collar.

15) The Shoulders

This is the last turtleneck layer you’ll need to draw. Once this is done, you can draw the details of the arm and sleeve of the clown costume. 🤡

16) Clothing

Add the collar details that will turn a simple collar into a series of ruffled ribbons.

17) Pennywise’s Ear

Make a sketch in the style of the animated Pennywise ear drawing. Look at our diagram to guide you.

18) Balloons

Finally, you use that awkward empty space on the right with balloons and string. 🎈

19) Pennywise coloring

Once you’ve erased the guidelines, shapes, and any mistakes, you should have a finished drawing that’s just right! Use our example to fill in your drawing with colors. Good job! 🙌 And for classic clowns, check out our step-by-step clown drawing tutorial!