How to Draw a Pharaoh (Easy Step by Step)
A pharaoh is fun to draw because the striped headdress makes it look royal with only a few simple lines. It is built from an oval, a dome, curved bands and two flat ovals, so even beginners can finish it. Take your time with the headdress, and your pharaoh will look ready for ancient Egypt.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a pharaoh step by step
How to Draw a Pharaoh · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The headdress
Draw a big dome over the top of the oval, then let two long sides hang down past the cheeks and flare out at the bottom, like curtains.
Step 3: Headband stripes
Draw a long curved line straight across the dome for the headband. Above it, add a second curved line that has a small gap in the middle.
Step 4: Center bump
Draw a tiny lump in the middle of the headband, right where the gap in the stripe is.
Step 5: The collar
Under the face, draw a wavy curve that stretches from one hanging side to the other. Add a short slanted line at the right end.
Step 6: Face and details
Draw two dot eyes and a little smile inside the face. Then draw the curved edge of the headdress around the face, a small pointed loop on top, and the first lines of the chest and belt.
Step 7: Arms and kilt
Draw a long curved line down each side of the chest for the arms. Join them across the bottom with a gentle curve to make a skirt shape.
Step 8: The feet
At the bottom, draw two flat ovals side by side so they just touch in the middle.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pharaoh? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a troll or how to draw a goblin next.
Tips for drawing a pharaoh
- Start with a light oval for the face, then draw the headdress around it so the two hanging sides match.
- The hanging sides are the trickiest part, so draw one side first, then copy its length and angle on the other side.
- Draw the feet last as two flat ovals that touch in the middle. This keeps your pharaoh standing steady.
Free pharaoh coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pharaoh coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your pharaoh drawing
Try gold and bright blue stripes on the headdress, with a warm tan for the skin. Use gold for the belt and the little loop on top, and a deep blue for the collar.
Pharaoh fun fact for kids
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs wore a striped headcloth called a nemes, and the royal crown often had a rearing cobra called a uraeus on the front.
Questions about drawing a pharaoh
What shapes do I need to draw a pharaoh?
You need an oval for the face, a dome for the headdress, curved lines for the stripes and arms, and two flat ovals for the feet.
How do I make my pharaoh look more royal?
Color the headdress in gold and blue stripes, and add color to the collar and the small loop on top. Gold and blue colors make it shine.
How do I keep the headdress sides even?
Draw a light line straight down the middle of the face first. Then match each side to the other as you go.
