How to Draw King Tut
Tutankhamun, or King Tut for short, ruled Egypt during the 1300s BCE. He is most famous for his intact burial tomb, which was discovered in 1922... Read more
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How to Draw a Cartoon Devil
For centuries, the devil has been one of the most famous mythological characters. Some people see him as an evil monster, while others portray him as a playful mischief maker. He's been the subject of countless books, movies, songs and TV shows, and is a central figure in major world religions like Christianity... Read more
How to Draw the Tree of Life
Many religious traditions around the world have a tree of life, sacred tree, or world tree tradition. In some legends, a huge tree binds together the heavens and the earth. In others, the tree is located in "the centre of the earth" and often "protected by supernatural guardians." The tree confers continued life, perhaps everlasting life, to humankind... Read more
How to Draw a Rosary
A rosary, also known as prayer beads, is a "religious exercise in which prayers are recited and counted on a string of beads or a knotted cord." Both the prayers and the beads are called a rosary. The term rosary comes from a Latin word meaning "rose garden" or "garland of roses."... Read more
How to Draw a Pyramid
A pyramid is "a monumental structure" with triangular sides. In ancient Egypt, the pyramids were used as burial places for royalty... Read more
How to Draw a Graveyard
A cemetery or graveyard is a place set aside for burying the remains of the deceased. Cemeteries reflect the religious beliefs of the area and are often considered "holy ground." In some countries, such as Mexico and Japan, festivals in honor of the dead are celebrated in graveyards... Read more
How to Draw a 3D Cross
The cross or crucifix has been a common religious symbol for millennia. Though most consider it an icon of Jesus and Christianity, it was also used in pre-Christian times... Read more
How to Draw a Church
A church is a building used for religious activities, typically by a Christian denomination. Many traditional churches are laid out in the shape of a cross. As you can see from this drawing guide, several sections of the church jut out in different directions, forming the four-pointed shape... Read more
How to Draw the Virgin Mary
Historians agree that Jesus was a real historical figure. According to the Bible, his mother conceived him while still a virgin by means of the holy spirit. Before his birth, she was married to the carpenter Joseph, who raised Jesus as his own son. Mary and Joseph then went on to have at least six other children. Upon his death, Jesus entrusted the care of his mother to the Apostle John. She was present in the upper room at Pentecost 33 C.E. when the first Christians were anointed with the holy spirit... Read more
How to Draw Jesus on the Cross
Images of the crucifixion of Jesus, also known as the Passion, are common in Christian churches and around the Easter holiday. Some people wear a small cross with Jesus on it as a pendant... Read more
How to Draw Jesus
Depictions of Jesus typically date from no earlier than the 200s AD. In the early Christian church, the making of such images was avoided for fear that they would be worshipped as idols. It was... Read more
How to Draw a Fallen Angel
Angels are defined as "any benevolent...spiritual being that mediates between the transcendent and temporal realms." Throughout history, various cultures have recorded such beings in their art, often endowing them with wings. Ancient examples can be seen in the Assyrian relief panel and other works displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art... Read more
How to Draw a Celtic Cross
What is a Celtic cross? It is a form of the cross used in some Christian religions that features a nimbus or halo around the middle. The Celtic cross became widespread in Ireland and Britain beginning in the ninth century... Read more
How to Draw a Cross: Easy Step-by-Step Cross Drawing Tutorial for Beginners
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the cross is "the principal symbol of the Christian religion." Many Christian churches hold that the cross was the instrument used to bring about the death of Jesus, and therefore venerate it. Other scholars hold that the instrument of the Messiah's death was, instead, an upright stake... Read more
How to Draw a Menorah
What is a menorah? A menorah is a candelabra, a type of candle holder with many branches. In fact, the word menorah simply means "lamp" in the Hebrew language. It is a symbol of... Read more
How to Draw a Coffin
What is a coffin? A coffin is a box or container in which the body of a deceased person is placed for burial or cremation. Coffins are also used to display the body at many... Read more
How to Draw a Tombstone
A tombstone - also called a headstone or gravestone, is a type of marker that is placed over a grave... Read more
How to Draw Buddha
Who is Buddha? Is he just a chubby statue that you see in some restaurants? Actually, he was a real person. He was born sometime... Read more
How to Draw Praying Hands
Prayer is an act that is universal to all religions, throughout human history. The Encyclopaedia Britannica describes prayer as... Read more
How to Draw a Demon
​During the fall of the year, many cultures around the world host celebrations involving spirits of the dead. In North America, this holiday is... Read more