Learn how to draw Thor from the movie Thor: Ragnarok with colored pencils in this advanced realistic portrait tutorial. This drawing uses professional colored pencils to gradually build realistic skin tones, facial details, hair, armor, and the background. Achieving this highly detailed, almost photographic result requires patience, careful layering, and attention to small details.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
Thor from the movie ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Drawing Step by Step
Step 1: Draw the First Eye
Begin by using colored pencils to carefully draw one of Thor’s eyes. Develop the eyebrow, eyelid, and surrounding shadows to establish the realistic appearance of the face.
Step 2: Sketch the Other Eye, Nose, and Mouth
Continue by adding the second eye, nose, and mouth. Carefully establish their positions and proportions before developing the surrounding colors.
Step 3: Develop the Skin Around One Side of the Face
Use colored pencils to gradually build the skin tones around one eye and one side of the face. Layer different colors to create realistic shadows, highlights, and facial depth.
Step 4: Complete the Mouth, Chin, and Hair
Continue developing the portrait by completing the mouth and chin, then work on Thor’s distinctive hairstyle. Add individual hair strokes and darker tones to create texture.
Step 5: Complete the Face and Head
Use additional layers of color to refine the facial features and skin tones. Strengthen the shadows and highlights and complete the entire head for a realistic appearance.
Step 6: Draw the Neck, Shoulders, and Armor
Extend the portrait downward by drawing the neck, shoulders, and chest. Carefully develop Thor’s distinctive armor, including its shiny metallic surfaces and detailed components.
Step 7: Add the Background
Finally, complete the drawing by adding the colorful background behind Thor. Blend the colors around the character to create contrast and make the finished portrait stand out.
Follow the video tutorial above to see the complete process and detailed colored-pencil techniques used to create this realistic portrait of Thor from Thor: Ragnarok.
