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Drawing a ship can be really fun. You can recreate your favorite battleships and put them into war, or you can re-enact the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic! Whatever the choice, ships are always great subjects to sketch. Let's begin!
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Draw a shape with three edges on the left side and a curve on the right for the back of the ship. -
Replicate the shape draw earlier, but with a smaller scale and the curve facing the left for the front of the ship.Advertisement
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Draw another curve to complete the back of the ship.
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Draw a series of intersecting lines for the mast.
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Draw a series of curve shapes for the sails.
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Draw a set of lines and curves to add the details of the ship.
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Based on the outline, Draw the main sections of the ship.
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Add details to the ship such as windows, flags, the sail streaks, and banner.
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Erase the unnecessary lines within the ship's outline and all around.
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Draw a wavy or jagged line below the ship for the water.
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Color your ship!
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Draw a shape with 4 edges similar to an inverted triangle.
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Draw two lines that merge at the right end to complete the hull of the battleship.
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Draw a set of regular and slanted rectangles for the “bridge”.
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Draw lines connecting the rectangles drawn earlier to complete the “bridge”.
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Draw curves with cylinders attached for the guns.
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Based on the outline, complete the battleship and erase any unnecessary lines.
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Add the details such as windows, a flag at the backside, and the anchor.
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Draw a rugged, wavy line below the ship for the water.
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Color your battleship!
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QuestionWhat color should I use for my ship?Community AnswerYou can make it your favorite color, or you can use brown. Try to stay away from neon or light colors if you want it to look realistic.
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QuestionWhat should I add in the background?Community AnswerPerhaps you could add a dock overlooking a crowded city. Make sure to think about the time period and country.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have colors?Community AnswerThat's okay. Just draw it with pen or pencil for now. You can always color it in at a later date when you have access to coloring materials.
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Tips
- Warships are always an enjoyable part of drawing. Most modern warships of today lack much detail, which makes the older vessels of World War II a more interesting sketch. The large gun turrets and striking funnels are great features.Thanks
- When you draw a ship, it's easier when you start at the hull.Thanks
- Draw ships in action, such as a famous battle between warships, a sea rescue mission, or the RMS Titanic sinking to the depths of the Atlantic. Make sure to give it lots of detail and liven it up, maybe add pirates or whatever.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Paper
- A pencil and eraser
- A ruler (optional)
- Some colouring utensils (optional)
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To draw a classic ship, first draw the hull of the ship, which should be curved on the bottom and flat on top. Then, add several triangles on top of the ship for the masts before drawing the sails. For the next step, you'll want to include the details of the ship, like windows, flags, and the anchor. Next, erase all unnecessary lines and color in your ship. Finally, draw a jagged line underneath the ship for the sea. For tips on how to draw a battleship, read on!
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