Draw Athena
Begin an artistic journey through ancient Greek mythology as we uncover the secrets of drawing Athena, the revered goddess of wisdom and warfare! With 9 easy steps to guide them, children can enjoy crafting their unique representation of this powerful figure on paper. As they follow along, they not only enhance their artistic skills but also delve into the rich history and mythology surrounding Athena.
Perfect for art teachers and homeschoolers, this Athena drawing tutorial comes with a printable version, making it a valuable resource for educators looking to introduce kids to the world of Greek mythology through art. Athena, born fully grown and armored from the head of Zeus, holds a special place in ancient tales, symbolizing wisdom, strategic warfare, and the arts.
Learning to draw becomes an engaging adventure when paired with the stories of Athena, making the creative process both educational and fun. So, grab your art supplies, sharpen those pencils (or crayons), and let your imagination soar as you bring the legendary Athena to life on paper. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll master the art of drawing with wisdom and grace!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Athena Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This post will teach you how to draw Athena. We will draw attention to the shapes of each section and variety of contours drawn making sure that the artwork looks right.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Face
First, draw a U-shaped line to outline Athena’s head. Next, add two circles for the eyes. Then, draw curved lines for the brows, nose, and mouth.
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Add The Hair
Draw two curved lines to form the headpiece. Then, add wavy lines to draw the hair.
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Form The Torso
Now, form the neck by drawing curved lines connected to the base of the head. Next, outline the peplos dress then draw short curved lines to add some folds.
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Attach The Arms
Draw Athena’s arms similar to the illustration.
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Outline The Shield
Outline the circular shape of the shield connected to Athena’s right arm.
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Draw The Spear
Draw the thin shaft of the spear. Then, attach the pointed head on the top end of the spear. Make sure to erase any overlapping line with the arm.
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Add The Girdle
Now, form the girdle by drawing a rectangle with short horizontal lines.
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Form The Skirt Of The Peplos
Outline the skirt of the peplos then add folds by drawing lines.
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Complete The Athena Drawing
Let’s complete our drawing of Goddess of Wisdom, Athena! First, fill in the eyes and hair with a black crayon. Next, shade the skin with a peach crayon. Use a yellow crayon to color the headpiece. Now, color her peplos dress with white and yellow. Then, use brown and yellow for the shield. Finally, color the spear with brown and light gray crayons.
Draw Athena PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Athena. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!
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