This guide shows how to draw Poseidon from God of War, the mighty ruler of the seas and one of the Olympian gods Kratos battles in the Greek saga. The God of the Ocean appears in his intimidating armored form, complete with his signature trident. Drawing Poseidon provides great practice for rendering aquatic armor details and divine warrior anatomy.
Drawing the Lord of the Seas
This tutorial contains 16 step-by-step images that walk you through creating Poseidon in his fearsome God of War appearance!
Poseidon’s Visual Characteristics
- Spiky crown resembling coral or sea urchin spines
- Stern face with prominent brow and aquatic features
- Thick beard with pointed, wave-like strands
- Massive muscular torso with defined abs
- Organic armor with shell and fin elements across chest
- Arm guards with wrapped detailing
- Flowing cloth draped at waist
- Trident weapon with water effects swirling around it
Olympian gods make for challenging but rewarding subjects. After completing Poseidon, the Perses tutorial offers practice with another massive mythological figure. For those wanting to draw the god slayer himself, check out the Kratos guide. The Kratos Fortnite Skin tutorial presents an alternate take on the Spartan warrior for crossover fans.
Understanding the Step Format
Every step uses color coding to keep things clear:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Poseidon: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Drop Your Poseidon Artwork Below!
And that covers drawing the God of the Seas from God of War. How did the trident and aquatic armor turn out? Share thoughts or ask questions in the comments section. For anyone posting their finished Poseidon sketch online, leave a link so the community can appreciate your take on this powerful Olympian. Feedback from fellow artists always helps improve future drawings!