Draw A Sphere: Step-by-Step Instructions
If you’ve ever marvelled at a skilled artist’s ability to draw a perfect sphere, prepare to be amazed – you can do it too! Drawing a sphere is easy, but mastering it takes practice. Here’s a step-by-step guide with plenty of tips and tricks to help you draw perfect spheres, every time.
Gathering Supplies
Before you can draw a perfect sphere, you need to gather the necessary supplies. You’ll need paper and pencil, a compass and a straight edge if you want to draw the perfect sphere. If that seems like too much, you can settle for an “imperfect” sphere – all you need then is paper and pencil.
Once you’ve gathered your supplies, you’re ready to start drawing!
Step 1: Create the Circle
Begin with a pencil and draw a perfect circle – here’s where a compass comes in handy. Make sure you keep the circle round, with consistent width. The key here is to draw a perfect circle, so take your time and take your time again.
Step 2: Change the Circle into an Egg-Shape
Next, you’ll need to alter your original circle into an egg shape. To do this, you’ll need to draw three curved lines, on each side of your circle. The lines should look like a slanted smile and the shape should look like a blown-out egg. Think of the curve lines of a beach ball.
Once the curved lines are in place, your egg shape is finished!
Step 3: Add Dimensional Lines
Now it’s time to add some dimension to your egg shape. Draw two curved lines, one above the other, through the middle of the egg so that it looks like a horizontal ‘X.’ Then, draw two more curved lines, one on either side of the egg, so that it looks like a vertical ‘X.’ Think of the highlight lines on a beach ball.
Step 4: Add Finishing Touches
Once you have the dimensional lines in place, it’s time to put some finishing touches on your sphere. Start by adding a few curved lines around the sphere that curve inwards to create the appearance of highlights. When you’ve added the curved lines, use your pencil to draw some shadow lines that curve along the dimensional lines you drew in step three.
When you’re done with your shadows and highlights, you’re ready to marvel at your skill! The sphere is complete.
Step 5: Practice and Perfect
If you’re not satisfied with your sphere, don’t worry – with practice and time, your skill will improve! Sketch spheres again and again, trying different techniques each time. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert sphere-drawer!
Conclusion of the Sphere Process
With a little patience, anyone can draw a perfect sphere. Gather your supplies, then create a perfect circle and alter it into an egg shape. Once you have the egg shape, add dimensional lines and then some highlights and shadows. Don’t be discouraged if your first attempt at drawing a sphere isn’t perfect – with practice and persistence, you’ll be able to draw stunning spheres. So what are you waiting for? Time to get drawing!
