Drawing A Hatchet
Drawing a hatchet might seem intimidating, but it’s actually relatively easy once you break it down into simple steps. In no time at all, you can be sketching your next head-turning hatchet that your friends won’t believe. With just a little concentration and a few simple shapes, you can bring your blade to life.
Start With A Light Outline
Using a light pencil, start by marking a few key lines on the paper. Draw a plain rectangular line at the bottom and a jagged triangle at the top. These will become the base of the hatchet. With a few additional lines, indicate a certain point of the handle and add a curve to give it some texture. You can make all these lines as light as you need so that nothing is set in stone just yet.
Drawing The Details
The details you draw will really bring your hatchet to life. Start by extending many more lines away from the base of the triangle on top to give it an edgy, jagged edge. In the middle of the hatchet, draw two small circles to indicate the two “eyes” of the blade. From the eyes, draw two more jagged lines and then lightly sketch in some zig zag lines to give depth and texture to the blade. Lastly, add two more lines to draw the handle. Make sure the handle is slightly curved, as it gives a much more realistic look to the drawing.
Making It Pop
Time to inject some character into your hatchet. Using the same light pencil, go back and add additional sheer lines to the blade, extending away from the main points and eyes of the blade to give it a jagged, distressed look. You can also add a few dark hatching lines around the outside of the blade to further strengthen the shape. If you like, you can extend a few long lines down the handle of the hatchet to indicate a wooden grain.
Perks Of Drawing A Hatchet
Once you’ve solidified the outline, use a darker pencil to trace your lines over. Reminder that since it’s still a pencil drawing, you’ll want to err on the side of caution and go a bit lighter than completely dark lines. When you’re ready, finish the hatchet by erasing all preliminary lines you used to mark the positions of the shapes and such. And there you have it: a stunningly realistic hatchet sketched simply and easily from scratch. Attention-grabbing and life-like, your hatchet is ready to be displayed and admired!
Bring It To Life
Once you’ve fully-outlined your hatchet, it’s time to bring it to life! Start by adding shadows around the parts of the blade where light doesn’t quite reach. You can make your shadows more vibrant by using more vertical lines which gives a gritty, textured look. Additionally, use lighter pencil lines to draw multiple weak shadows which fill up the rest of the space around the hatchet. This gives a much more natural feel to the hatchet and helps to bring it to life.
Make It Shine
To finish off your hatchet, it’s time to bring out the shine. Using an even darker pencil, draw small, concentrated circles on the blade to create the illusion of reflection. Keep these circles very small in size as it gives a better impression of light. You should also draw light circles at the outside of the blade to give it an extra glimmer. Draw these circles in a way that implies that they’re in transit; moving across the blade and fading into the darkness. For the final touch, draw a few light spots near the eyes to make them look more realistic. And there you have it: a shiny, realistic hatchet that looks professionally crafted!
Finishing Touches
The last step in drawing a hatchet is all about the finishing touches. If you want to give your hatchet an extra edge, add some coloring to the drawing. Even just adding some light shading to the sides of the handle and blade can give your hatchet a much more distinct look. If you’d rather not color, you can use a finer pencil to draw more intricate details. Tiny lines, slivers of color, and subtle shading can all add prestige to your art. If you’re feeling particularly creative, you can also turn your hatchet into a caricature or add cartoonish elements to the drawing. With a bit of imagination, you can come up with a work of art that’s truly one of a kind.
Conclusion
Drawing a hatchet is a great way to add a bit of character to your sketch, and by following these simple steps, you can make a masterpiece in no time. With a few basic shapes and some careful shading, you can easily bring your hatchet to life. So don’t hesitate and give it a try – you never know what exciting revelations await as you bring your hatchet to life!
