How to Draw Buildings
Draw three stacked cubes., Add in the entrance and sketch vertical/horizontal lines crisscrossing the faces of the cubes., Sketch in the details of the building., Outline the image and put in more details if you want., Color it in.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Draw three stacked cubes.
The smallest one goes on the top and the largest one on the bottom.
The general shape should be similar to that of a pyramid, but of course comprised of several prisms rather than one polyhedron. -
Step 2: Add in the entrance and sketch vertical/horizontal lines crisscrossing the faces of the cubes.
These will serve as guidelines for the windows and the entrance of the building.
You can make them as large or as small as you’d like, with more width or length depending on how you want your building to look. , These include an extra part of the structure protruding from the top and a shadow/border at the bottom (to make the drawing more realistic). , You can also adjust lines that don't fit your taste.
Erase the guidelines.
You should outline your image BEFORE erasing, however, or you might confuse your windows with extraneous lines. , Add some shadows and highlights to the picture, especially at the windows.
Once everything is shaded and you’ve made sure to add in all your desired details, you're done! -
Step 3: Sketch in the details of the building.
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Step 4: Outline the image and put in more details if you want.
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Step 5: Color it in.
Detailed Guide
The smallest one goes on the top and the largest one on the bottom.
The general shape should be similar to that of a pyramid, but of course comprised of several prisms rather than one polyhedron.
These will serve as guidelines for the windows and the entrance of the building.
You can make them as large or as small as you’d like, with more width or length depending on how you want your building to look. , These include an extra part of the structure protruding from the top and a shadow/border at the bottom (to make the drawing more realistic). , You can also adjust lines that don't fit your taste.
Erase the guidelines.
You should outline your image BEFORE erasing, however, or you might confuse your windows with extraneous lines. , Add some shadows and highlights to the picture, especially at the windows.
Once everything is shaded and you’ve made sure to add in all your desired details, you're done!
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