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
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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
How to Draw a Cross with a Rose
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica , the cross is "the principal symbol of the Christian religion." Read more