How to Draw Apollo
Creatives will have a wonderful time learning how to draw Apollo the Sun god of ancient mythology.
There are 9 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy designing their own Apollo character on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this mythological drawing lesson.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to teach kids how to draw Apollo.
Enjoy learning how to draw apollo. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Apollo Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
We will arrive at a finished drawing of Apollo by creating one area at a time. It will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to draw each area moving closer to the completed drawing. The final work of art will be beautified with color creating a artwork you will be proud to show off!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Head
First, draw a U-shaped outline for the head with a small C-shaped ear attached. Next, add two circles for the eyes. Then, draw curved lines for the brows, nose, and mouth.
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Outline The Hair
Outline the fluffy shape of Apollo’s hair on top of his head.
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Attach The Arms
Form Apollo’s arms connected to his head similar to the illustration.
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Outline The Body Of The Lyre
Outline the body of the lyre being held by Apollo.
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Add The Strings
Draw a rectangle connected to the base of the lyre. Then, add the strings by drawing straight lines.
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Form The Chiton
Outline the chiton draped from one shoulder, and draw short lines to add folds. Then, add a straight line to draw the torso.
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Outline The Legs
Now, form the upright shape of the legs.
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Draw The Cloak
Draw the long cloak draping from Apollo’s shoulders as shown. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Complete The Apollo Drawing
Time to color our drawing of Apollo! First, shade the hair, lyre, and cloak with a yellow crayon. Next, fill in the eye with a black crayon and the skin with a peach crayon. Use a blue crayon to color the brooch on the cloak. Then, use a white crayon to color the chiton.
How to Draw Apollo PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Apollo. 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!