How to Draw a Jail

In this step by step lesson, we are going to discover how to draw a jail with basic drawing tools. We will consider the different sizes and shapes within the artwork of the jail. The lines in each step is drawn blue so you can observe the most recent lines that you will be working on.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Outline The Wall

   

   First, draw the L-shaped outline of the jail wall.

2. Attach Barbed Wires

   

   Attach barbed wires on top of the gate by drawing a looped line.

3. Draw The Guard Tower

   

   To draw the guard tower, first draw a rectangle then attach the triangular roof. Then, add the railings by forming a long horizontal line and drawing a series of evenly spaced vertical lines attached to it.

4. Add The Search Lights

   

   Add the dome-shaped searchlights on both sides of the guard tower.

5. Form The Prison Gate

   

   Draw the U-shaped outline of the prison gate and add a vertical line at the middle.

6. Draw The Jail Building

   

   Draw two, long vertical lines to form the jail building.

7. Add The Roof

   

   Add the roof by drawing a thin rectangle on top of the building.

8. Attach The Windows

   

   Form the rectangular outline of the windows. Then, add the window bars by drawing intersecting vertical and horizontal lines.

9. Complete The Jail Drawing

   

   Let’s color our jail drawing! First, color the roofs with a blue crayon. Next, fill the searchlights with black and yellow crayons. Now, color the windows with a dark gray crayon. Then, shade the main gate with black and dark gray crayons. Finally, color the walls with a light gray crayon.