Creating a replica of a chandelier may seem daunting, but with a few simple supplies and some creative know-how, you can draw a beautiful chandelier that will shine in any room. Whether you’re a budding artist looking for an exciting project to bring on your design prowess, or simply want a unique home decoration, drawing a chandelier is the perfect place to start!
Get the Right Supplies
The key to a successful chandelier drawing lies in preparation. First, stock up on all the right supplies, like a light-weight sketchpad, graphite pencils, assorted erasers, and a hard lead cleaner. Of course, a ruler and a compass will come in handy when you’re beginning to outline the shape of your chandelier. You’ll also want to find a chandelier reference photo – either something you found online or a photo of one from your own home (or a friend’s!). Be sure to have a few sharpened pencils on hand – you don’t want to be constantly dulling your pencils mid-drawing.
Sketch Out the Design
Now you’re ready to start your chandelier masterpiece! Take your reference photo and use a ruler, pencil and various erasers to sketch out the shape of the chandelier. Be sure to take your time – take a few steps back and make sure you feel confident with the shape and design you’ve created. Once you feel satisfied with your sketch, you can start drawing the individual pieces of the chandelier, like the stem, crystals, and light cups. You want these pieces to be as close to the reference photo as possible, as this is what will give your chandelier its unique, realistic look.
Adding Detail to the Face of the Chandelier
With a sharpened pencil and a very light, stable hand, start to carefully outline individual strands of the chandelier’s crystal-like structure. Feel free to use erasers to get the perfect shape or lines, and the point of your pencil to keep the smaller details of the chandelier’s design in tact. To make your chandelier look as bright and realistic as possible, work in light, precise moves, adding shading and color without entirely changing the design. Now’s the time to choose a bright color scheme – you can use everything from pastel pink to electric blue!
Finishing Touches
Once you’re finished sketching, you can start adding another layer of depth and beauty to your design. For example, you may want to add something like a lightbulb or precise crystal details to the chandelier’s stem. To accentuate the sparkle and shine of the crystals, use a white colored pencil to give them an extra “pop”. Finally, take a few steps back and evaluate your chandelier masterpiece. Add a few minor details to bring out the glittering beauty of your design and voila! Your unique chandelier drawing is ready to hang.
