How to Draw a Cathedral
Kids can learn how to draw a cathedral by drawing along with this simple drawing guide!
Sharpen a pencil and follow along with these simple 6 drawing steps. You will learn the fundamentals for drawing a cathedral.
This lesson only takes about 20 minutes and includes a pdf you can easily print or download. The pdf packet even contains a coloring-book-like page with just the line art. This goes well with crayons. It’s ideal for very young children in the need of extra guidance and are looking to color in a cathedral.
Enjoy the process of learning how to draw a cathedral. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some unique details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Cathedral Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will begin with a new piece of paper and discover how to draw a cathedral in no time. It’s best if we pay attention to the proportions of each part of the cathedral.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Walls
Form the walls of the cathedral by drawing four vertical lines. Then, draw two horizontal lines at the bottom to form the base of the cathedral.
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Attach The Roofs
First, draw the triangular outline of the side roofs and add diagonal lines as shown. Next, form a thin horizontal rectangle to form the base of the center roof. Then, draw a V-shape to add the top part of the roof.
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Add The Cross
Draw the outline of a cross on top of the center roof.
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Draw The Windows
Draw the arch-shaped outline of the windows.
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Attach The Door
Form the arch outline of the door. Then, add a vertical line in the middle. Draw two smaller arch outlines to add the details on the door.
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Complete The Cathedral Drawing
Let’s complete our drawing of the cathedral. First, fill the cross with a yellow crayon. Next, use a blue crayon to color the windows. Now, shade the roofs with an orange crayon. Then, use a brown crayon to color the window frames and the main door. Use a dark gray crayon to shade the base of the cathedral. Finally, paint the walls with a cream-colored crayon.
How to Draw a Cathedral PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Cathedral. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!