How to Draw a Halo Spartan Helmet

Study a photo reference of the helmet and break it down into component shapes. Start with drawing a "U" on its side -- the top side 4 to 6 inches long and the bottom side 2 inches shorter than the top. This is the basic shape of the helmet, with the space in the middle of the "U" acting as the visor and the sides of the "U" defining the shape of the helmet.

Start at the far end of the long side of the "U" and draw an ovoid curve which broadens towards the rear of the line before finishing at the point where the "U" curves around. This will be the curve of the top of the helmet.

Measure one inch in from the end of the top side of the "U" and draw a curve from here down to the bottom side. This is the visor and once in place you should add in the distinctive markings on the visor, as well as shading to give it depth and shape.

Continue to add perspective and depth along the two sides of the "U", strengthening the lines and expanding the drawing from a two-dimensional to a three-dimensional image. Pay particular attention to the various panels and grills on the helmet, taking care to add them in the right place and make sure they're all to scale with each other.

Decide on the color scheme and mark out the shapes on the helmet. Carefully apply the colors to these sections and add a final level of shading to give the color scheme depth. Finish by adding weathering and scuff marks to give the helmet a battle-worn look. This can be done by adding pieces of dark to light shading in places to suggest scuffs and burns, or by using white or silver pens to draw thin, faint lines close together on the helmet.