Durga Drawing
Learn how to draw Durga with these nine clear drawing steps. This beginner-friendly lesson introduces the basics of capturing Durga’s essence on paper, making it an ideal experience for young artists.
In just 30 minutes, explore the rich world of Durga with the help of a downloadable PDF that can be easily printed. The accompanying coloring-book-like page, featuring the line art, invites creativity with crayons or markers. Tailored for very young children seeking extra guidance, this lesson offers an engaging and educational opportunity to bring Durga to life with vibrant colors while delving into the cultural and religious significance of this deity.
Drawing becomes an enjoyable and insightful activity when guided by a clear lesson. Immerse yourself in the process, and revel in the pleasure of creating your own colorful depiction of Durga!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Durga Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of Hindu goddess Durga by creating one area at a time. The drawing will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to draw each area which will get us closer to the finished drawing. The final work of art will be finished off with color resulting in a work of art you can be proud of!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Head
First, draw the U-shaped outline of Durga’s head. Next, add two C-shaped lines for the ears and two circles for the eyes. Then, draw short curved lines for the brows, nose, and mouth.
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Outline The Hair
Outline Durga’s long wavy hair.
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Form The Crown
Form the crown on top of Durga’s head as shown.
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Add The Neck
Draw two short diagonal lines for the neck. Then, outline the curved, elongated shape of the necklace.
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Form The Dress
First, outline the torso, and add the girdle. Next, attach the wavy shape of the sleeves. Then, form the long skirt of the dress.
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Attach The Arms
Attach Durga’s ten arms to the sleeves of her dress. Then, outline her bracelets by drawing curved lines.
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Draw A Bow
Outline the wavy shape of the bow’s arms being held by Durga. Then, attach the drawstring of the bow. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Form The Mace
Outline the handle of the mace. Then, form the rounded head of the mace.
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Complete The Durga Drawing
Complete our drawing of Goddess Durga by adding some color! First, use a black crayon for the hair and eyes. Now, use a peach crayon for the skin. Next, use a yellow crayon for the dress. Then, use orange for the bow. Then, choose a yellow crayon for the crown, necklace, bracelets and the head of the mace. Finally, use a brown crayon for the mace’s handle.
Durga Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Durga Drawing. 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!