How to Draw a Medieval Castle

In this beginner’s lesson, we will learn how to draw a medieval castle with basic drawing tools. Pay attention to the various sizes and shapes of each part of the medieval castle. The lines in each step is outlined in blue so you can observe the current parts that you will be working on.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. First Form The Watchtowers

   

   First, draw the thin, long walls of the watchtowers.

2. Add The Battlements And Roofs

   

   Next, form the shape of the battlements on top and near the middle of the watchtowers. Then, add the pointed roofs of the towers. Make sure to erase parts of the walls that overlap with the battlements.

3. Attach Flags

   

   Add a flag on the roofs by drawing a vertical line with a triangular shape attached.

4. Form The Main Wall

   

   Form the main wall of the castle by drawing two horizontal lines. Then, draw the battlements on top of the wall as shown.

5. Draw The Keep

   

   First, draw two vertical lines to form the walls of the keep. Next, attach the battlements on top of the keep. Then, add triangular shaped banners on the walls of the keep.

6. Add A Small Tower

   

   Add a small tower on top of the keep by first drawing two vertical lines. Then, add the triangular roof of the tower.

7. Form The Gates

   

   Draw the arch shaped outline of the castle gates. Then, form evenly spaced vertical lines to add texture to the gates.

8. Outline The Windows

   

   Draw the arch shaped outline of the windows.

9. Complete The Medieval Castle Drawing

   

   Let’s add some color to our drawing of a medieval castle! First, color the roofs and flags with a red crayon. Next, fill the windows with a dark blue crayon. Now, color the battlements with a dark gray crayon. Then, use an orange crayon to shade the castle gates. Use red and orange crayons to color the banners on the walls of the keep. Finally, shade the rest of the castle’s walls with gray.