Kali Drawing
Today we will explore the basics of drawing Kali, a powerful goddess in Hindu culture. Sharpen your pencil and follow these fundamental 9 drawing steps to grasp the essentials of capturing Kali’s essence on paper. This lesson not only nurtures artistic skills but also provides a gateway to understanding the historical and cultural significance of the deity.
In just 30 minutes, young artists can delve into the intriguing world of Kali, guided by a PDF that can be easily printed or downloaded. The accompanying coloring book page, featuring the outline art, offers a canvas for creativity with crayons or markers. Tailored for very young children seeking extra guidance, this lesson becomes an interactive and educational experience, allowing them to colorfully bring Kali to life while connecting with Hindu traditions.
Enjoy the process of creating a vibrant Kali drawing, and don’t forget to infuse it with unique details that reflect the rich history and symbolism associated with this revered goddess.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Kali Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this how-to article, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw kali drawing in a series of steps. It makes sense to pay attention to the proportions of each part of the Kali.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Head
First, draw a U-shaped head for the head. Next, add two C-shaped lines for the ears, and two circles for the eyes. Now, draw diagonal lines for the brows and a curved line for the nose. Then, form the mouth with her tongue out.
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Form The Torso
Form the skull garland by drawing a series of small skulls connected to each other similar to the illustration. Next, draw the curving shape of her necklace. Then, outline the torso by drawing two curved lines.
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Attach The Arms
Attach Kali’s four arms connected to the torso. Then, draw curved lines for the bracelets.
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Draw A Sword
Outline the handle of the sword. Then, form the long, pointy blade.
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Add The Skirt
Draw the waistband, and then form the shape of the skirt.
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Attach The Legs
Form Kali’s legs in a dancing position as shown. Then, add curved lines to draw the anklets.
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Outline The Hair
Draw Kali’s long, wavy hair.
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Form The Crown
Form the shape of Kali’s crown on top of her head.
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Complete The Kali Drawing
Grab your crayons and add a pop of color to our drawing of the Hindu goddess, Kali! Use dark blue to shade her skin. Next, use a black crayon for hair and eyes. Now, use a white crayon for her teeth, and a red crayon for the tongue. Apply vibrant shades of red to her skirt. Fill in the skull garland with a white crayon. Then, use shades of yellow for the crown, necklace, bracelets and anklets. Finally, use brown for the sword’s handle, and light gray for the blade.
Kali Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Kali 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!