Easy How to Draw Maya Angelou and Maya Angelou Coloring Page
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Maya Angelou and a Maya Angelou Coloring Page. Students will have some support drawing her likeness, while learning more about the amazing life she’s led.
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My favorite quote of Ms. Angelou has to be, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use the more you have.” That rings true to my experience with art, and I thank this woman for offering up so much wisdom in her lifetime. It’s my pleasure to share a new tutorial that will help students draw her portrait as closely to her real life image as can be.
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Maya Angelou Coloring Page
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Materials
- Drawing Paper. This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.
- Pencils. I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.
- Black Marker. A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.
- Crayons. The larger packs are nice for more color choices.
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Step by Step Directions
Time needed: 45 minutes
How to Draw Maya Angelou
- Draw a large U shape.
- Add a slightly wavy hair line.
- Draw the outer edge of the hair and add lines.
- Add the ears, neck and shoulders.
- Draw two eyes with eyelids.
- Add two eyebrows and a nose.
- Add the lips and cheek lines.
- Draw “MAYA” in big block letters.
- Trace with a marker and color your drawing.