Hera Drawing (easy)
Embark on a journey into mythology and discover the art of crafting an easy Hera drawing!
This lesson, taking about 20 minutes, introduces you to the basics of drawing Hera, the mighty queen of the gods in ancient Greek mythology. Follow the easy 6 drawing steps to capture the essence of this powerful goddess.
At the end of the lesson, find a PDF guide ready for printing or downloading. Inside, uncover a coloring book page featuring just the line art—perfect for coloring with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. It’s an ideal choice for young artists seeking guidance and looking to add vibrant colors to their Hera creation.
Enjoy the creative process of bringing a colorful Hera drawing to life, and don’t forget to add your unique touches. Plus, there’s a free PDF guide waiting for you. Ready to dive into the mythological world of Hera?
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Hera Drawing (easy) Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of a Hera by creating one anatomical part at a time. This project will take 6 steps in total as we continue to draw each body part and elegant clothing moving closer to the final work of art. The finished work of art will be perfected with color creating artwork you will love!
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Head
Start by drawing the U-shaped outline of Hera’s head. Next, add the C-shaped outline of the ears. Now, draw two circles for the eyes, and curved lines for the brows, nose, and mouth.
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Draw The Hair
Draw the wavy outline of the hair. Then, add the pointed shape of the headpiece.
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Form The Peplos
Draw short curved lines connected to the head to form the neck. Next, outline the shape of the peplos similar to the illustration. Then, add short lines to emphasize the folds of the clothing.
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Attach The Arms
Form the shape of the arms attached to the torso as shown.
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Draw The Staff
Draw the long shaft of the staff being held by Hera. Next, draw a small rectangle. Then, add the outline of the sphere attached on top of the staff. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Complete The Hera Drawing
Let’s add a pop of color to our drawing of Hera, the queen of the gods. First, fill in the eyes with a black crayon. Next, share the skin with a peach crayon, and the hair with a dark brown crayon. Now, color the headpiece with a yellow crayon. Use white and yellow to fill in the peplos. Then, use blue, yellow, and black crayons for the staff.
Hera Drawing (easy) PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Hera Drawing (easy). 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!