15 Harry Potter Drawing Ideas and References

If you're a fan of Harry Potter and are looking for Harry Potter drawing ideas and references, I've got you covered.

In this post, I'm sharing over 15 Harry Potter drawings to inspire you.

If you're new to drawing, you should know that drawing from references is a great practice that will eventually lead to you being able to draw from your imagination.

*I've included a FREE Artist Study printable at the bottom of this post!

Harry Potter Drawing Ideas

Enjoy checking out these Harry Potter drawing references. Use them to practice your drawing skills or inspire your next drawing.

Choosing Your Pencils

Before you begin your drawing, it's important that you choose the right pencil.

If you're new to sketching and aren't sure what pencil grade to start with, I recommend starting your sketch with a pencil on the H scale.

You can finish off your drawing with a darker pencil grade, such as a pencil on the B scale.

Hogwarts is My Home

If you love Harry Potter, I'm sure you can relate to the quote on this drawing.

This is a simple drawing that's great for new artists.

Credit: caiodsgn

Harry Potter Characters

I love this take on the characters appearances.

This piece of art includes drawings of Hermione, Harry, Ron, Draco, Ginny and more.

Credit: daekazu

Use a Blending Stump

It can be difficult to get a good blend with pencils. However, you can create a smooth bleeding effect by using a blending stump.

Blending stumps are great for smudging graphite and charcoal.

Hogwarts Castle

Isn't this a beautiful drawing of a sky view of the Hogwarts Castle?

This is definitely a detailed drawing and would require a more advanced skill level.

Credit: weheartit

Owl with Book Wings

I find this picture to be so creative. The owls wings are actually a book.

This drawing would look great hanging on the wall in your home library.

Credit: weheartit

Try Not to Smudge

If you can, avoid smudging your drawing. You can place a piece of paper underneath your hand to minimize how much your hand smudges your drawing.

This will help ensure you have a clean looking drawing once it's complete.

Remember, you can use smudging to your advantage to smooth out your shading.

Gryffindor Crest

Here's a creative take on the Gryffindor crest. This crest drawing definitely included a lot of detail.

This is a drawing that's perfect for the advanced artist.

Credit: weheartit

Death is but the Next Great Adventure

This drawing is based off of the quote from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone that says “To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”

Credit: carlinginink

Don't Blend with Your Fingers

Once it's time to blend, try not to blend with your fingers.

When you blend with your fingers, the oils from your skin will transfer to the paper and may affect the look of your drawing.

Again, I recommend blending stumps for blending your work.

I Am Up to No Good

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" is a quote from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

You have to say this quote in order to see the Marauders Map.

Credit: tess_letters

Time Turner Doodle

This page shows you how to draw a time turner doodle.

If you have a bullet journal, this tutorial would be perfect for your next Harry Potter themed spread.

Credit: blackandwhitebullet

Practice Sketching Daily

If you want to get better at sketching, the best thing you can do is practice daily.

I recommend setting aside an hour every day to sketch. Don't worry about your work being perfect. It will get better naturally the more you practice.

Felix Felicis

Felix Felicis is a magic potion that makes the drinker lucky for a certain period of time. Another name for it is "liquid luck."

Credit: birdysjournal

Mandala Style Harry Potter

If you're a fan of mandalas, I know you'll appreciate this mandala style Harry Potter drawing.

Once the drawing is complete, you could even color it in.

Credit: austinb.art

Practice Blind Contour Drawing

Blind contour drawing is the practice of drawing the contour of a subject without looking down at the paper.

Blind contour drawing is helpful because it trains the eyes and hand to work as a team.

It always helps the artist see all the details of the subject.

Harry Potter Elements

This drawing includes a lot of signature Harry Potter items.

There's the sorting hat, Harry's Nimbus 2000, Harry's glasses, and other elements from the movie.

Credit: weheartit

Hogwarts Castle Small Drawing

Here's another drawing similar to the "Hogwarts is my Home" drawing that I shared.

This drawing includes a bit more detail but is still something I think you could tackle as a beginner.

Credit: weheartit

Add Color

Adding color to your drawing can be a great way to make your drawing stand out.

You can use colored pencils, pastels, or even watercolor paint to add some color to your drawing.

Hufflepuff Crest

Here's a creative take on the Hufflepuff crest. This crest drawing definitely included a lot of detail.

This is a drawing that's perfect for the advanced artist.

Credit: weheartit

Ravenclaw Crest

Here's a creative take on the Ravenclaw crest. This crest drawing definitely included a lot of detail.

This is a drawing that's perfect for the advanced artist.

Credit: weheartit

Voldemort and Harry Potter

I love this Voldemort and Harry Potter work of art.

If I were to draw these, I would love to hang them in home library with a nice frame for each picture.

Credit: weheartit

Use the Grid Method

The grid method involves drawing a grid over your reference photo and then lightlhy drawing the grid on your drawing paper to scale.

The grid method will help with the placement of your drawing. It will give you a reference point between the photo and your canvas.

Slytherin Crest

Here's a creative take on the Slytherin crest. This crest drawing definitely included a lot of detail.

This is a drawing that's perfect for the advanced artist.

Credit: weheartit

Hermoine Granger Drawing

Here's a cute sketch of Hermoine Granger that you can give a try.

This drawing may look a bit more advanced, but I think this would be great for the adventurous beginner to sketch.

Credit: Pinterest

Bonus Free Printable

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