How to Draw a Halo
At first, it may seem like a daunting task to draw a halo. However, it doesn’t have to be — armed with the right tips, you can easily create your own halo that’s beautiful and customised just the way you want it. Here are the steps to follow to master the technique and create your own halo.
Step 1: Establish the Foundation
Start by getting a piece of paper, a pencil, and an eraser. Draw a circle with your pencil, and use it as the basis for your halo. Then sketch a line vertically down the middle. This will be your guide as you draw the rays of the halo.
Step 2: Draw the Rays
Your halo should have 12-16 rays. To begin drawing the rays, start at the top of the circle. Draw a pointy line down the middle. Draw a mirrored line on the other side. To finish off the ray, draw two curved lines, meeting at the end of the pointy middle line. Repeat this process until you’ve created all the rays. To make sure your rays look evenly spread out and proportional, evenly space out each ray—make sure they’re even on all sides.
Step 3: Add Finesse to the Rays
Now, give each ray a little extra detail. Draw very thin lines radiating outward from the main points. For the inner edges of the halo, draw subtle curves that create a soft glow. You can use light shading to bring out the detail of the rays, making them look more realistic.
Step 4: Create Depth with Your Pencil
Shading is key to creating a halo with depth and texture. You can give it a 3D effect by adding shadows along each ray. To create fast, clean shadows, go over the area with your pencil or use a single stroke back and forth. Darken the shadows for a more prominent 3D effect. Finally, if you want the halo to look softer, use a smudging tool.
Step 5: Final Touches
If a drawn halo still needs that extra bit of flair, you can add some highlights. Draw thin lines next to each ray that can show more texture. You can also use white pencil crayons to create small beaded dots, and make it look like stars in the night sky.
Now that you know the steps to draw a halo, you’ll be able to make your own miraculous creation. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a unique, dazzling halo in no time. Everyone will be in awe of the masterpiece you created!
