How to Draw a Newspaper

Last Updated: October 8, 2024

If you can draw a wavy diamond shape, you can draw a newspaper. The trick of it lies in what details you add to make it look realistic. Follow these steps to learn how to draw a newspaper!

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Now draw lines and write the word “News” on the first rectangle.
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Do so by drawing a series of small elongated rectangles on the first rectangle.
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Do so by drawing the small elongated rectangles on the second rectangle.
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Then clean up your drawing by erasing your penciled artwork.
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Use shades of gray to make it as realistic as possible.

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How can I make a shadow if the paper is flying?

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Determine where you want the light source to be (such as lamp, or sun -- and remember, it doesn't have to be visible in your drawing). Then, create a line and keep that line going at the same angle until it hits the ground in your drawing. Use the side of the pencil, like you would in shading, and draw the shadow getting lighter out from the middle.

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How long does drawing a newspaper take?

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Depends on your skill level and the detail you put into it. However, it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

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If I was writing a newspaper article, how would it be laid out?

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It depends on the layout of other articles on the page. Generally, you can tweak the layout to suit your needs, but it should be structured with the text in columns and any photos placed beside the text.

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