How to Draw a Pharaoh

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Greetings, young artists! Today, we’ll journey to the land of ancient Egypt to learn how to draw a pharaoh, a powerful historical figure who ruled over the desert sands. Ready to unleash your inner artist and create a masterpiece fit for a king?

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Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Coloring Supplies

Perfect For:

  • Kids
  • Newbies

How to Draw a Pharaoh

  • Start by drawing an oval shape for the pharaoh’s head.
  • Add a line for the nose and two small circles for the eyes.
  • Draw the mouth, then sketch the iconic nemes headdress on the head.
  • Add a uraeus (cobra) at the forehead of the headdress for a royal touch.
  • Draw the body using basic shapes like rectangles and ovals for the torso, arms, and legs.
  • Add details to the clothing, such as a collar, armbands, bracelets, and a shendyt (kilt).
  • Sketch an ankh or scepter in one hand and a flail in the other as symbols of power.
  • Complete your drawing by adding shading and any additional details to make your pharaoh truly majestic.

Easy Pharaoh Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial

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Fantastic job! You’ve now learned how to draw a pharaoh, bringing to life an influential historical figure from ancient Egypt. Keep practicing, and you’ll be creating art worthy of a royal tomb in no time!

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About the Pharaoh

A pharaoh was a ruler in ancient Egypt, a long time ago. Pharaohs were like kings, but they had a lot more power and control over their people.

They were considered to be very important and powerful, almost like gods.

Pharaohs had lots of treasures and jewels, and they built amazing pyramids and temples that people still talk about today. They also had people who helped them, like advisors and priests, and they had a lot of soldiers to protect their kingdom.

Pharaohs were very respected and had a lot of influence over their people, and they left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, and culture that is still studied and admired today.