Draw Anubis

In this article, we will start with a new piece of paper and learn to draw Anubis in 9 illustrative steps. It is best to notice the shape and size of each part of the Anubis.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Form The Jackal Head

   

   Start by making an outline of Anubis’ jackal head. Then, add two pointed ears on top of his head.

2. Add The Face

   

   Draw a pointed oval for the eye, and a triangular outline for the nose. Then, add a long, curvy line for his mouth.

3. Draw The Nemes Headcloth

   

   Draw a curvy outline around his head. Next, add the rectangular outline in between the base of the ears. Now, add a circle with upright rectangles to form the sides of the headdress. Then, add evenly spaced lines to form the stripes of the headcloth. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.

4. Create The Torso

   

   Form the broad, curving necklace, and outline the upright shape of his torso.

5. Attach The Arms

   

   Draw Anubis’ arms connected to his torso similar to the illustration. Add thin, curved lines to outline his bracelets.

6. Draw The Scepter

   

   Let’s draw Anubis holding a scepter to represent his power and authority. Start by drawing a thin, long shaft, and form the curved, pointed tip of the scepter.

7. Add The Shendyt

   

   Form Anubis’ skirt-like clothing called the shendyt, around his waist.

8. Attach The Legs

   

   Draw the shape of Anubis’ long, upright legs, and add curved lines to form his anklets.

9. Complete The Anubis Drawing

   

   Time to color our drawing of the ancient Egyptian god, Anubis! First, use dark gray for his head. Now, shade the inside of his ears with light gray, and his eyes white. Next, use black for his nose. Then, use a peach colored crayon for his arms, chest, and legs. Shade his head-cloth with blue, yellow, and white. For his skirt, use white and yellow. Finally, color his bracelets, necklace, anklets, and scepter with shades of yellow.