Draw Poseidon
Young artists can learn to draw Poseidon by following the photos in this basic tutorial.
Grab some art supplies and follow along with these basic 9 drawing steps. You will learn the fundamentals for drawing one of Greek mythologies most famous character.
This lesson only takes about 30 minutes and includes a pdf you can easily print or download. The pdf packet even contains a “coloring book” page with just the line art. This goes perfectly with crayons. It’s wonderful for very young children needing extra guidance and are looking to color in Poseidon.
In ancient Greek mythology, Poseidon was revered as the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. His mighty trident symbolized authority over the oceans, and tales of his epic clashes with other gods added depth to the rich tapestry of Greek lore. Capture the essence of this mythical figure on paper and let your creativity flow like the tides of the sea.
It’s officially time to get creative! Dive into the world of Poseidon, explore the historical significance of this god, and infuse your drawing with the magic of ancient myths.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Poseidon Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of Poseidon by crafting one body part at a time. This project will take 9 steps in total as we continue to create each part which will get us closer to the finished drawing. The final work of art will be shaded with color resulting in a drawing you can be proud of!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Face
Draw two circles for Poseidon’s eyes, and two ovals for his brows. Next, add a curved line for his nose.
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Add The Beard
Now, form the wavy outline of his beard connected to the nose.
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Form Hair
Form the shape of Poseidon’s crown and outline his hair.
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Attach The Arms
Add his elongated arms similar to the illustration. Next, draw two curved lines on one arm to draw the arm cuff bracelet.
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Draw The Trident
Next, form the sharp tines pointing upwards. Then, draw the thin, upright shaft of the trident.
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Outline The Torso
Draw curved lines connected to the arms to form the torso.
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Form The Tunic
Outline the shape of the tunic. Then, add long curved lines to form the folds of the tunic.
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Add The Waves
Start by forming the outline of the water. Then, add texture to the waves by drawing wavy lines.
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Complete The Poseidon Drawing
Let’s complete our drawing of Poseidon, the mighty god of the sea, by adding some color! First, shade the skin with a peach crayon. Next, fill in the eyes with a black crayon. Now, color his hair and beard with a white crayon. Use a yellow crayon to fill in the crown, bracelet, as well as the tines of the trident. Color the shaft of his trident with a light gray crayon. Then, shade his tunic with a blue green crayon. Finally, color the waves with white and shades of blue.
Draw Poseidon PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Poseidon. 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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