How to Draw a Cross
Creatives will stay engaged while learning how to draw a Cross in today’s art lesson.
Beginners will benefit from this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a Cross. This easy Cross tutorial is perfect for young students looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Plan for this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the art-making process may actually take longer if a background is included in addition to the subject matter.
Enjoy learning how to draw a Cross. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Cross Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This step by step lesson will instruct you how to draw a Cross. We will pay attention to the shapes of each area and types of contours drawn making sure that the drawing looks right.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Draw A Vertical Rectangle
Let’s start forming the cross by drawing a vertical rectangle.
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Attach The Crossbars
Next, attach the left and right crossbars as shown.
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Draw The Side Of The Cross
To make our drawing look more 3d, let’s add some width to the cross by drawing one side of the cross.
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Create A Hill
Let’s put the cross on a hill by drawing a curve as shown.
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Draw Some Grass
Next, let’s add details to the hill. Create V-shaped lines along the hill to draw grass. Make sure to erase any overlaps.
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Complete The Cross Drawing
Finally, color in the cross with a brown crayon and the grass with a green crayon.
How to Draw a Cross 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 Cross. 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!