How to Draw Shadow Of The Colossus
Welcome to your drawing lesson inspired by the video game Shadow of the Colossus. In this lesson, you’ll focus on creating an illustration of Valus, the first colossus. Grab your pencil and paper, and get ready to explore basic shapes and layering techniques that will help you build this character.
You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color at the end. Pay special attention to parts like the head and horns as you work through the steps. This lesson will guide you in developing your skills in character design and illustration.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
When you start your drawing, think about using simple lines and shapes to create the character. This is a great way to build your artwork step by step. As you draw, notice how the lines connect and the angles they make; this will help you capture the look of Valus, the first colossus from Shadow of the Colossus. Remember, it’s best to save adding color until you’ve finished your drawing. So grab your pencil and paper, and get ready to create your own version of this amazing character!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
Let’s draw Valus, the first colossus from Shadow of Colossus! First, draw a stone-like mask for the head as shown.
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Attach the Horns
Add two short, chopped-off horns sticking out from the sides of the mask.
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Add the Mane
Surround the head with a thick mane.
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Drq2 the Shoulder Armor
Draw rectangular shoulder armor with rough edges.
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Form the Arms
Outline the shoulder caps below the shoulder armor. Next, draw the colossus’ large bulky arms. Next, add thick, armored bracers. Then, form the large stone hands.
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Draw the Abdomen
Form a thick belt-like armor around the abdomen.
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Add the Legs
Form the armor around the upper legs. Then, outline the furry lower legs.
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Form the Feet
Draw Valus’ hoof-like feet connected to the legs.
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Color the Shadow of the Colossus Drawing
First, use light shades of brown for the mane and fur. Now, shade the fingers, arms, legs, and chopped horns with a pale blue color. Next, color the head, bracers, feet, and the armor on the shoulders, abdomen, and upper legs with darker shades of blue.
How to Draw Shadow Of The Colossus PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw Shadow Of The Colossus. If you download it, you’ll find a coloring book page with just the outlines on the last page! Feel free to preview or download it to help you with your drawing.