How to Draw Jesus’ Face: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

This guided drawing lesson is designed for artists of all ages, making it a wonderful screen-free activity for Sunday school or home. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper to get started. Follow along to build confidence in facial proportions and expressive line work.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A completed, colored drawing of Jesus' face, showcasing a gentle and kind expression.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Close up of two almond-shaped eyes with pupils and eyelids drawn on white paper.

Draw two almond-shaped outlines for the eyes. Tip: Keep them level with each other. Add small circles for the pupils and shade them in, then draw a soft, curved line above each eye for the eyelid.

Step 2: Defining the Brows and Nose

Pencil sketch showing the addition of eyebrows and a nose bridge.

Add bushy eyebrows using short, curved strokes. Connect them to the bridge of the nose, ending with a small 'U' shape for the nostrils. Tip: A gentle curve for the nose bridge makes the expression look more serene.

Step 3: Adding the Mouth and Beard Base

Drawing the mouth and the initial jagged lines for the beard.

Sketch the lips with a soft, curved line. Below the mouth, use jagged, connected lines to start the beard. Tip: Vary the length of your lines to make the beard look natural and textured.

Step 4: Shaping the Face and Mustache

Adding the jawline and mustache to the existing facial features.

Use curved lines to define the cheeks and jawline. Add the mustache by drawing curved strokes that frame the mouth. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the shape of the face.

Step 5: Drawing the Hairline

Sketching the hairline using an M-shaped guide.

Extend the beard along the cheeks with short, rhythmic strokes. Draw a large 'M' shape across the forehead to establish the hairline. Tip: Imagine the hair flowing away from the center part.

Step 6: Adding Volume to the Hair

Adding volume to the hair and sketching the ears.

Draw long, sweeping lines to create the hair. Add ears on both sides, tucked slightly behind the hair. Tip: Overlapping your lines helps create the illusion of thick, wavy hair.

Step 7: Extending the Locks

Continue the long, curved lines downward to lengthen the hair. Let the lines meet at the ends to form pointed, natural-looking locks. Tip: Don't worry about making every line perfect; hair is naturally messy!

Step 8: Adding Clothing and Neck Details

Finish the hair locks and add a few lines to the neck area. Draw the collar of the garment using simple, curved lines. Tip: Adding a few folds to the clothing makes the drawing look more realistic.

Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Final line art of the completed portrait.

Review your drawing and add extra texture lines to the hair and beard to give them depth. Erase any stray guide marks. Tip: Darken your final lines with a steady hand.

Step 10: Bringing it to Life with Color

Use warm, natural tones to color your drawing. Tip: Use a lighter brown for the hair and a slightly darker shade for the shadows in the beard to add dimension.