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How to Draw Christ the Redeemer – Easy Step-by-Step Landmark Drawing for Kids

Christ the Redeemer is an iconic statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recognised by its enormous scale and welcoming outstretched arms. This drawing lesson breaks the famous monument into manageable shapes so young artists can recreate its distinctive silhouette. It’s an engaging way to practise landmark drawing while discovering remarkable places around the world.



Here you will find easy instructions on how to draw Christ the redeemer from Monkey Pen. 

Step 1: Start with a little oval for the head.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 2: Add the neck and the round neckline of Christ’s dress.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 3: Add lengthy hair on top of his head.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 4: Draw a straight line for the shoulder and the arm on the right side.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 5: Construct the right-side sleeve in the form of a slanted "L".

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 6: Make a long, vertical line down the head for the left side of the robe.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 7: Join the robe along the left side in the shape of a long “7”.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 8: Draw the lower edge of the robe with a wavy line.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 9: Draw a vertical line for the right side of the body.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 10: Below the right side of the torso, draw a slanting line for the lower half of the robe.

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Step 11: Add the inner robe line.

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Step 12: Draw the left arm and sleeve

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Step 13: Draw the cloth that hangs over the chest in a wide, round 'V'. 

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Step 14: Remember to indicate the hanging fold on the right side.

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Step 15: Put on the hands, palms open.

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Step 16: Indicate the fingers on each hand.

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Step 17: Draw two vertical lines to make the bottom of the robe.

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Step 18: Complete the robe with a horizontal line. Then add both legs. 

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Step 19: Build the base of the statue with a horizontal line divided by a few vertical lines.

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Step 20: Complete the statue’s base.

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Step 21: Build a circular platform surrounding the statue.

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Step 22: Around the platform, add several railings.

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Step 23: Include the details on the platform.

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Step 24: Sketch the front stairs.

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Step 25: Take long, narrow steps on the staircase.

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Step 26: Draw rough lines for the rocky surface of mountains under the platform.

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Step 27: Fill out the mountain with some wavy lines.

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Step 28: Represent the folds across the sleeves with short curved lines.

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Step 29: Provide more folds to the robe.

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Step 30: Draw a long and a short vertical line to represent the folds on the hanging cloth on the left side.

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Step 31: A few vertical folds are added across the lower part of the robe.

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Step 32: Sketch the facial features.

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Step 33: You have finished drawing Christ the Redeemer.

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