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How to Draw Big Ben Easy, Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Big Ben and a Big Ben Coloring Page. It’s all about simplifying those fancy details.

Big Ben Drawing

A drawing of Big Ben, made with the help of an easy step by step tutorial.
Drawing of Big Ben

This How to Draw Big Ben tutorial will show students an easy way to get the look of this famous tower, without getting bogged down with too many details. By using basic shapes like squares, rectangles and squares, they can easily create this famous building with just a few simple tools like a marker and crayons. It’s a fun way to pay tribute to what is arguably the most famous clock tower in the world. You can find the tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. The piece of Gothic Revival architecture has been standing since 1859.

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A step by step tutorial for how to draw an easy Big Ben, also available as a free download.
Open Draw Big Ben Tutorial

Materials for a Big Ben Drawing

Drawing Paper

This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.


Pencils

I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.


Sharpie Markers Black

A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.


Colored Pencils or Crayons

A larger pack will offer more color choices. Note: All of the above are affiliate links.

Step by Step Directions for a Big Ben Drawing

Time needed: 1 hour

How to Draw Big Ben

  1. Make guidelines. Draw a square.

  2. Draw a circle inside.

  3. Add 3 rectangles as shown below.

  4. Draw the sides of the tower.

  5. Add lines and rectangles as shown.

  6. Draw the tower details.

  7. Add the clock face, starting with 1/4 dividing lines.

  8. Finish the clock. Add clouds in the background.

  9. Trace with a marker and color.

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