Persephone Drawing
Begin a mythological drawing adventure and uncover the artistic secrets of creating your own Persephone masterpiece!
In just 30 minutes, learn the basics of drawing Persephone, a captivating figure from ancient Greek mythology. Persephone, the goddess of spring, was not only known for her beauty but also for being the Queen of the Underworld.
Follow these simple step-by-step lessons perfect for younger children eager to explore the world of drawing and mythology. At the end of the lesson, dive into the enchanting story of Persephone with a PDF guide ready for printing or downloading. It’s filled with all the drawing steps, making it a delightful and easy-to-follow experience.
Whether you’re adding a background or focusing on the main character, the creative process awaits. Enjoy the magical journey of crafting a colorful Persephone drawing and don’t forget to sprinkle in your unique details. Ready to unleash your creativity? Let’s get started on this artistic adventure!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Persephone Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
We will arrive at a finished drawing of Persephone by completing one part at a time. It will take 9 steps in total as we continue to draw each area which will get us closer to the final artwork. The completed drawing will be completed with color creating a artwork you will love!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline The Head
First, draw a U-shaped line with a small C-shaped bump to outline the head.
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Draw The Face
Next, draw two circles for the eyes. Then, add short curved lines for the brows, nose, and mouth.
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Form The Torso
Draw two curved lines connected to the base of the head to form the neck. Next, outline the dress, and add short lines to emphasize the folds.
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Attach The Arms
Form the shape of Persephone’s arms similar to the illustration.
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Outline The Pomegranate
Outline the rounded shape of the pomegranate on Persephone’s hand.
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Draw The Skirt Of The Dress
Now, outline the skirt of her dress. Then, thin, wavy strips as shown.
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Form The Hair
Form Persephone’s long, wavy hair.
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Add The Leaf Crown
Add the leaf crown on her hair by drawing thin pointed ovals. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Complete The Persephone Drawing
Let’s add some color to our drawing of the Goddess of Spring, Persephone! First, fill in the eyes with a black crayon, and the skin with a peach crayon. Next, shade the hair with a dark brown crayon. Then, color the pomegranate with a red crayon. Finally, use shades of pink to color her dress.
Persephone Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Persephone 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!