How to Draw a Grill
No charcoal BBQ is complete without a good ol’ fashioned grill. Whether you’re an avid griller or an amateur with a few tools and a bit of ambition, drawing a grill can be a fun and rewarding task. Here’s your guide to drawing a realistic, mouth-watering grill in no time.
Start with the Base
Drawing your grill starts with the base. Using a pencil, start by sketching a curved line from one corner of your paper to the other. Follow up with a second curved line that connects the top of the first line to the bottom of the other. This will be the base for your grill.
Once you’ve got that down pat, draw two straight lines parallel to the curved lines you’ve just drawn. This will give your grill the illusion of depth.
Draw the Grates
Take your pencil and draw a series of small lines that look like x’s running across the length of your grill. This will be the grating where you cook your delicious burgers and steaks. They’re important and should be drawn with great detail and attention.
Once you’ve drawn the grates sparingly, darken the area in between each of the x’s to make it look more realistic. Don’t go overboard, but make sure the lines are thick and prominent.
Give it a Finishing Touch
Finish up the grill with a couple of small details. Draw a small circle at one side of the grill and a rectangular shape at the other. These will be your charcoal chambers and make for an authentic-looking grill.
To give your grill a spark of realism, add a few thick lines within the grates. Next, add a few small lines going down from the top of the grates and one from the side of the circular chamber.
Add the Final Details
Once you’ve finished drawing the base and grill, it’s time to add some final details that will bring your sketched grill to life. Begin by adding some small lines coming out from the circular chamber. These will be the hot coals that heat up your chosen meals.
Next, draw some lines coming out from the rectangular chamber. These indicate smoke coming out from the grill and should be drawn with care to look more realistic.
To make it look as if your grill is on fire, draw a few small curved lines inside the circular chamber. Lastly, finish off the grill with a few small sparks coming from the grates of the grill.
Bring it All Together
To top off your masterpiece, bring the details you’ve added together and fill them in with shading. Spend some extra time darkening the main grates and the coals, and bring the charcoal chambers subtly to life by darkening the edges and surrounding space.
When you’ve finished shading the edges and surrounding areas, step back and admire your work. Your grill drawing will now be ready to grill in the minds of your spectators.
Color Your Grill
If you’re feeling up to it, give your drawing a bit of life by adding some color. Begin with a dark blue or black shade for the base of your grill. Use a light grey color for the grates, and a pale orange or yellow for the charcoal chambers and hot coals.
Finally, use a light brown for the smoke coming out from the grill and a bright yellow for the sparks. For an extra touch of realism, use a light grey color for the top of the grill and some darker brown shading for the inside.
Conclusion
Drawing a realistic grill isn’t easy, but with a bit of patience and effort, it can be quite a rewarding experience. Follow these steps, and you’ll be grilling on your own creations in no time. Bon appetit!
