For the student that wants to learn how to draw the Statue of Liberty with step by step directions, and some pretty realistic details. The Statue of Liberty has a fascinating history of how she came to be. Back in … Read More
Focus on drawing the Statue of Liberty face and you can learn more about all the amazing features of this iconic American landmark.Save This was an annual project with kinders, back when I was still in the classroom. Every spring … Read More
Draw your neighborhood by creating stacked blocks, instead of side by side ones. It lets students focus on just drawing buildings. Ask students to consider some city blocks they are familiar with, without worrying how far things really are. The … Read More
Many children learn how to draw a house one way and then repeat that same shape. Here are a few other ideas. Drawing buildings calls for a more organized kind of thinking. Lines need to be neat and orderly, if … Read More
Learn how to draw a barn with this step by step tutorial. A few key features will help students draw this very classic version. It only takes a few extra touches to make a barn look like a barn, and … Read More
Learn how to draw a mosque with this easy step by step tutorial. It features architectural details very different from our western houses of worship. The amazing symmetry of middle eastern buildings, like the this Mosque and the Taj Mahal, … Read More
Learn how to draw a Mayan temple, with the help of a step by step tutorial and grid paper. Add it to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations! Now you can jazz up your Mexican studies with this download that will … Read More
This lesson for how to draw Dutch Houses includes their interesting facades and water canal. Houses in other countries often look very different from our own. For those that love to draw buildings, trying out the different styles of houses … Read More
Learn how to draw the Sydney Opera House, one of the world’s most famous and distinctive buildings. Learn how to draw all its shapes in nine simple steps. This landmark art center located Sydney, Australia, has a complex silhouette, to … Read More
When you want to draw a fairytale house, a little extra imagination is called for. Lots of swirly and decorative shapes will get you started. Houses that live in magical times call for more that your same old approach. In … Read More
Learn how to draw easy buildings, and then keep stacking them until you fill an entire page. Angled roof lines will make them look dimensional. If your students love to draw buildings, but are maybe not quite ready to learn … Read More
Here’s how to draw an easy castle that dates back to medieval times. Add mountains in the background for a more dramatic look. MATERIALS Medieval Castle PDF (click to open) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Student Artwork
If you want to learn how to draw a mission, starting with the Mission San Juan Capistrano is a good place to start. It has a beautiful simplicity to it. Mission drawing offers a wonderful lesson in architecture, and can … Read More
A US Capitol building drawing is quite a study of symmetry. I made this tutorial with some simplification to help older students see all that lovely detail. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the … Read More
Starting with a grid will help your students learn how to draw a city, especially if they get to see some fun variations on the usual buildings. Yes, you could bring out rulers to help your students draw nice straight … Read More
Here’s an easy way to draw the White House, if you happen to be studying American symbols. I’ve simplified it to help students draw all of its many columns and windows. I’ve found that there’s nothing like some grid paper … Read More
Add some fun to your architecture drawing by learning how to draw a cafe. Old fashioned buildings have so many interesting features, like rounded windows and doors. MATERIALS Draw a Cafe PDF Tutorial Drawing paper* Black marker* Crayons* *The above … Read More
Now you can learn how to draw the Taj Mahal with the help of some handy grid paper. It offers straight drawing support without the need for any rulers. MATERIALS Draw the Taj Mahal Tutorial Black Sharpie marker, fine tip* … Read More
So how does one draw slanted shapes when learning how to draw the Leaning Tower of Pisa? It helps to have a slanted grid. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a beloved symbol of Italy, and covered in many studies … Read More
There’s nothing like imagining how to draw a fairy house to stir one’s creative thinking, no matter how young or old you might be. This little fairy house is based on the shape of a mushroom. The small size is … Read More