In Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, young Anakin Skywalker said to Padme Amidala, "Are you an angel? ...They're the most beautiful creatures in the universe." Have you ever wondered what angels look like? You can explore some popular renderings with these easy step-by-step angel drawing tutorials.
10 Easy Angels Drawing Ideas
Cartoon Angel
This is the simplest angel to start with, similar to what you might see on Christmas trees. You'll draw a gown, two wings, hair, and a smiling face.
Cross with Wings
This cross looks like it's made of metal, with arrow-like points on the ends. It has large, feathered wings on each side.
Angel
This angel wears a two-part garment. It also has two wings and a round halo above its head. Though it has long hair, it could appear male or female.
Easy Biblically Accurate Angel
Certain prophetic visions in the Bible describe angels with "eyes all around" who cover themselves with their multiple wings. Here's one artist's rendering.
Angel Wings: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial for Beginners
This detailed drawing focuses on the feathery wings and the halo. There is no body or object in the middle.
Easy Flying Angel
"And another angel was flying in midheaven." This angel is seen from the side, again wearing a long gown, but this time holding a trumpet or horn to its lips. What do you think it is heralding?
Fallen Angel
The Bible book of Genesis tells of fallen angels who left heaven to marry humans. They took on a form like men, but this fallen angel looks more like a sad girl.
Heart with Wings
Can your heart take flight? This one can. It has a feathery wing on each side. Hearts like this one sometimes represent a loved one who has died.
Angel Halo Drawing
Would you describe yourself as an angel? This written word in cursive script is bound on both sides by simple wings and by a shining halo up above.
Easy Angel
This angel is simple - its wings are made of straight and curved lines instead of having the detail of feathers. Its feet are hidden by its garment, and its face, eyes closed, can be drawn with a few curved lines.
More About Angels Drawing Tutorials
In the Bible, the word "angel" means "messenger." When people saw angels, they were usually in the form of men, although angels themselves were genderless. In visions, they had various numbers of wings and the faces of men or different animals.
As time went by, in Christian iconography, angels became more feminine and were eventually depicted as women. In the list below, you'll find characters that are female and others that could be male or female.
Angel wings are usually depicted as white, feathered bird wings. This may be because the Bible refers to God as having wings and "pinions," or the last joint of a bird's wing. They are also described as wearing robes, like the angels you see here.
Often, angels' wings are paired with other objects, such as a heart or a cross. This is often done in memory of someone who has died. Why? Because this person's family believes they have become an angel.
