The mighty Thor’s Hammer or Mjolnir is a weapon of intimidating power and formidable destruction. Crafted by the highly skilled dwarves of Asgard and forged in the sacred heart of Eitri’s forge, Mjolnir speaks of strength, courage and absolute power. For those looking to wield this weapon of divine might, you’ll find no better way than to start by learning how to draw it. Here are five short steps to drawing Thor’s Hammer as originally seen in Marvel Comics –
Step One: Choose a Good Paper. Before you start drawing course through the vital process of selecting a good quality paper to work with. Depending on your needs and drawing level you’ll want to choose a paper with a minimum of at least 75gsm and featuring a smooth tooth.
Step Two: Familiarise yourself with the overall shape. To make the drawing of Thor hammer easier and more efficient, use existing images of the hammer to familiarise yourself with the overall shape of the weapon and to find where lines and curves lie.
Step Three: Outline Basic Shape. Break the Mjolnir hammer down, into smaller parts starting off with a simple outline of the overall shape of the handle and then the head of the hammer.
Step Four: Add the Details. Now take the time to go over the outline of the hammer detailing all the key areas. This includes, the curves, groves and runes found on the handle, as well as the intricate knots, waves and crosses found on the head of the hammer.
Step Five: Final Struggles and Corrections. Don’t be afraid to draw outlines on top of each and use the erase button, as you correct and neaten all the mistakes that you find throughout the drawing process.
With these five quick and easy steps, anybody can learn how to draw Thor’s Hammer with ease and confidence. Whether it be for a comics, a poster, a fan art piece or something entirely different, taking the time to just sit down and enjoy the creative journey is what matters most.
It’s important to have the right materials to work with. Well-crafted mechanical pencils, along with erasers, and a light box, can go a long way. With all that equipment and a bit of practice, you’ll be able to draw a perfect hammer in no time.
Lines, angles, ovals and circles will be your best friends when constructing Mjolnir and it’ll require patience and hard work to get those shapes perfect. Playing around with various wood-grain textures, shading, and highlighting will bring your hammer to life, and make it ready for battle.
Creating the correct proportions is by far the hardest part. Grasping the scale and dedicating yourself to making a sense of unity and balance is key in achieving the design of a hammer worthy of Thor himself.
Multiple sneak peeks into Marvel’s movies and comics will help you to get acquainted with. Make sure each and every line has that proper ‘oomph’ of Thor’s lightning hammer.
Don’t forget to use a ruler and a compass to get the perfect curves and lines to achieve the perfect handle and hammerhead. Draw a few L’s, some curves and some threads, starting off in the smaller places, and soon enough it will all start to fall together into one powerful hammer of mythological proportions.
By playing around with different brush sizes and paper qualities, you’ll soon start to master the skill of hammer drawing. Adding details like pine knot patterns, texture, and celtic cross shapes will make your version of Mjolnir stand out from the rest.
Set aside a few hours and fully immerse yourself in the process. Taking your time to draw each peak, curve and detail your hammer will slowly take shape and manifest itself into a powerful force of will. All you’ll need is perseverance, the right tools, a little bit of free time, and to listen to your heartwarming Thor-like inspiration.
