Lord Hanuman is a Hindu god who is half-shaped like a monkey. He is worshipped for his exceptional qualities of devotion, strength, and intelligence. Today, in this tutorial, we will be learning to draw Hanuman in simple steps.
He is known for his devotion to Rama, so many Hindu followers know about him through Rayamayan. He has also been featured in other Hindu stories. Hanuman has a very special power he uses to help Rama rescue his wife Sita. Follow the steps below for drawing of Lord Hanuman.
Art Materials & Equipment
- Drawing Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Marker
- Compass (Alternative)
Steps to Draw Lord Hanuman
You can find a brief description of today’s sketch in the picture below. This is designed for both beginners and experienced artists, so at the end of this guide, you will be able to draw perfectly without any mistakes. Follow the guide below one by one to draw Lord Hanuman step by step.
Step 1: Sketch Eye And Eyebrow
Since we are only focusing on the half side, we will begin by drawing the eye, which is slightly open. Sketch an oval shape for the eye, add eyelids, and add some outlining to make it look natural. Draw a thick, half-circle-shaped eyebrow on the upper side of the eye.
Step 2: Add Detail Facial Feature
Firstly, sketch a basic outline of the face from both sides. Next, draw a gently curved line to represent the nose. Below the nose, sketch an oval shape to resemble a monkey’s mouth. Within this area, also sketch the lips.
Step 3: Draw Beard
Just below the mouth of Hanuman, outline the shape of a beard as shown in the picture. Then, draw two thin lines on the top of the head to add jewellery later.
Step 4: Add Ear And Ornaments
Next, draw a simple oval or arc shape, which forms the outer edge of the ear. Add another oval shape inside of it to make it look realistic. Then, add an ornament in the ear, simply draw a round shape with a hook, and add a little detail to it as shown in the figure.
Step 5: Sketch Initial Crown Design
After that, draw the basic outline of the crown around the head, beginning at the forehead. Also, extend the base of the crown following the picture provided.
Step 6: Drawing Half Circle
Then in this step, just simply draw a half circle above the base of the crown that we added in step 5. We are drawing a mukut “crown” and this will be the base of mukut.
Step 7: Sketch The Hair
Next, draw the hair starting from the crown, making sure the hair looks flowing in the backside of his head. You can use a wavy line to add some texture to the hair.
Step 8: Final Touches and Refinements
Outline the circular aura around Hanuman’s head; make sure the circle is symmetrical and it looks dynamic.
Finally, we completed our drawing by adding the tip of the crown with various circular shapes, each differing in size to create visual interest. Then, draw a horizontal line across the crown to provide structure to the design.
Coloring The Lord Hanuman
After completing the sketch, we also decided to add some color to make it more enjoyable. We have used basic shades of color; you can choose your preference as well. If you had fun while drawing, follow the guide for coloring as well.
Color Details:
- Cream
- Brown
- Yellow
- Light Yellow
- Light Blue
- Red
- Orange
For the skin, we have used cream color, which you can see on the face and ears. We have used light blue for the eyes, which has made the sketch look brighter. Brown has been used for the beard and the hair of Hanuman. We have used yellow for ornaments and the crown, which symbolize royal heritage and divine authority. A lighter shade of yellow has been used in the mouth. Lastly, you can see the red color on the forehead of Lord Hanuman and the orange color on the base of the crown.
Our Lord Hanuman is now ready, and we hope you enjoy the guide to coloring, like the steps of drawing.
Our Final Artwork Is Ready
We have completed the drawing of Lord Hanuman. We hope you enjoyed the different touches of the coloring.
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