Lord Ganesha Outline Drawing, Ganesha Drawing, How to Draw Lord Ganesha, Ganesh Chaturthi drawing,, by Priyashree's Art on YouTube. 19 min 52 s.
- Video length
- 19 min 52 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Print your Ganesha reference picture at the same size as your A4 paper. Choose a clear image with simple lines, such as a seated baby Ganesha.
Draw a light grid over the reference. Use a ruler to make even squares, about 2 cm wide, and number the rows and columns.
Draw the same grid on your blank A4 sheet. Count the squares carefully so both grids match exactly.
Start with the head. Copy the curve of the forehead and the trunk from one square at a time, checking where each line crosses the grid.
Add the ears, tusks and crown, again square by square. Keep your pencil lines light so you can erase mistakes.
Draw the body, arms and legs. Mark the position of the hands and the modak or lotus before adding detail.
Check the whole outline against the reference. Fix any shape that looks too wide, too narrow or out of place.
Erase the grid lines gently once the outline is correct. Go over the final lines with a darker pencil or a fine liner.
Add simple details like the eyes, the folds of the dhoti and the pattern on the crown. Colour the drawing if you like.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your pencil lines light until the outline is correct, because dark grid lines are hard to erase cleanly.
Work one square at a time instead of looking at the whole picture, which makes the drawing feel less overwhelming.
Check the distance between the eyes and the trunk tip often, since the face is where small errors show most.
Questions
Do I have to use the grid method?
No. You can sketch freehand, but the grid helps beginners keep the proportions of the head, trunk and body correct.
What pencil should I use for the outline?
An HB pencil works well for the light grid and first lines. Use a 2B pencil or a fine liner for the final darker outline.
Can I colour the drawing afterwards?
Yes. Once the outline is clean, you can colour it with colour pencils, oil pastels or markers.
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