Draw Kratos
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create an illustration of Kratos, a well-known character from the video game series God of War. The lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you enough time to focus on each part of your drawing. You will start by outlining the main shapes before adding details and colors.
As you work through the lesson, you will focus on capturing Kratos’ unique features and attire. Each step will guide you in developing your skills in character design, helping you understand how to represent iconic characters effectively. Remember to take your time and pay attention to the details as you go along.
By the end of this lesson, you will have a completed drawing that showcases your understanding of character design. This exercise will help you improve your drawing abilities and gain confidence in your artistic skills. Enjoy the process and keep practicing!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create your very own drawing of Kratos, the fierce warrior from God of War! In this fun lesson, you’ll follow along with nine easy steps that will guide you through the process. As you draw, pay close attention to the different types of lines and angles that help shape Kratos’ unique look. Each step will help you build on what you’ve already drawn, so don’t worry if it feels tricky at first, just keep practicing! Before you know it, you’ll have a fantastic illustration of this iconic character right in front of you. Are you excited to start? Let’s get going!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Head

Draw an oval shape for Kratos’ head. Then, add his ears on both sides of his head.
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Form the Face

Add his circular eyes and thick brows. Next, draw short curved lines for his nose and mouth
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Draw the Beard

Add his long, full beard reaching down past his chin. Erase any overlapping lines from the head.
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Form the Torso

Draw his muscular upper body. Now, add his shoulder armor as shown.
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Add the Belt

Draw a thick belt wrapped around his waist.
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Outline the Tunic and Battle Skirt

Form the wavy outline of his outermost tunic. Then, draw the inner battle skirt with pointed ends.
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Attach the Arms

Draw his muscular arms attached to his torso. Now, wrap bracers around his forearms. Then, form the shape of his hands.
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Add the Legs

Draw his upright legs and add his tall, rugged boots.
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Color the Kratos Drawing

Let’s color in our drawing of Kratos from God of War! Use off-white for his pale skin and add a bold red tattoo on his head and across his torso and shoulder. Next, color the eyes black. Now, shade the battle skirt red. Fill in the shoulder armor and belt with shades of brown. Then, use a very dark brown color for his brows, beard, bracers, pants, and the base of his boots. Finally, color the tunic and top part of the boots with a lighter shade of brown.
Draw Kratos PDF Download
Don’t forget to look at the PDF below! You can either download it or preview it. This resource is great for helping you with your lesson on drawing Kratos.
