How to draw a 3D cross drawing lesson and printable worksheet.
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| How To Draw A 3D Cross Free Worksheet |
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The 3D is seeing not only the front of the object but turning it to see the side angle also.
BEGINNINGS
I start with a ruler. Some people do not think an artist needs a ruler, but a ruler is a tool, and every craftsman uses tools. Use a ruler to draw the lines straight and start with a light pencil to draw lightly since you will need to erase some of the lines.
DEVELOP FORM
This project requires attention to keeping lines parallel to make it look good. Draw two parallel lines going up and down for the shaft of the cross and then two parallel lines going across for the crossbeam. It is OK if they cross over each other since you are still drawing lightly and will be erasing later. Draw lines to close off the ends and the top and bottom. This should be a basic flat cross.
Use the ruler to measure both sides of the crosspiece to make sure it is not lopsided.
THE SIDE VIEW
To begin the side view that makes the 3D effect use the ruler to draw five diagonal lines from the top corners going down at an angle all going the same way. These angle lines are at the very top of the shaft, one at the top of the crosspiece, and three under the crosspiece. Last, draw the lines the make the backside edges. These will start at the short angle lines.
DETAILS
Many people add the sign on the top, or the nails, or the crown of thorns. Some add the shroud draped over the crossbeam. Put in the background with some long wavy lines for the near hills and some choppy lines for the distant mountains.
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The 3D is seeing not only the front of the object but turning it to see the side angle also.
BEGINNINGS
I start with a ruler. Some people do not think an artist needs a ruler, but a ruler is a tool, and every craftsman uses tools. Use a ruler to draw the lines straight and start with a light pencil to draw lightly since you will need to erase some of the lines.
DEVELOP FORM
This project requires attention to keeping lines parallel to make it look good. Draw two parallel lines going up and down for the shaft of the cross and then two parallel lines going across for the crossbeam. It is OK if they cross over each other since you are still drawing lightly and will be erasing later. Draw lines to close off the ends and the top and bottom. This should be a basic flat cross.
Use the ruler to measure both sides of the crosspiece to make sure it is not lopsided.
THE SIDE VIEW
To begin the side view that makes the 3D effect use the ruler to draw five diagonal lines from the top corners going down at an angle all going the same way. These angle lines are at the very top of the shaft, one at the top of the crosspiece, and three under the crosspiece. Last, draw the lines the make the backside edges. These will start at the short angle lines.
DETAILS
Many people add the sign on the top, or the nails, or the crown of thorns. Some add the shroud draped over the crossbeam. Put in the background with some long wavy lines for the near hills and some choppy lines for the distant mountains.
To see more free how-to-draw worksheets like this one, click on the label for a holiday in the sidebar.
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(c) Adron 8/24/16
(c) Adron 8/24/16