How to Draw a Message in a Bottle

This tutorial will instruct you how to draw a message in a bottle. We will draw attention to the shapes of each part and types of contours drawn ensuring that the drawing looks convincing.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Draw The Body Of The Bottle

   

   First, draw the body of the bottle by forming the shape similar to the illustration.

2. Form The Lip Of The Bottle

   

   Form the lip of the bottle by drawing a curved shape attached to the bottleneck

3. Add The Cork

   

   Add the cork by creating a cylinder.

4. Draw The Roll Of Parchment

   

   Let’s start drawing the parchment paper inside the bottle! First, draw the roll of the parchment paper by making a spiral line.

5. Form The Inner Shape Of The Parchment

   

   Now, draw small lines as shown to form the inner part of the rolled up parchment.

6. Draw The Rest Of The Parchment

   

   Next, let’s draw the rest of the parchment inside the bottle by forming the shape as shown.

7. Add A String

   

   Add a string tied to the parchment paper by creating two thin curved shapes.

8. Draw The Water

   

   Let’s draw ripples in the water by creating wavy lines surrounding the bottle. Don’t forget to draw the horizon line by making a horizontal line.

9. Complete The Message In A Bottle Drawing

   

   Let’s add colors to our message in a bottle drawing! First, use an orange crayon to color the cork. Next, shade the edges of the bottle lightly with a light blue crayon and the center of the bottle with a white crayon. Now, color the outer part of the parchment with light yellow crayon and the inner part with a light brown crayon. Shade the string tied to the parchment using a red crayon. Then, fill in the water with a blue crayon. Make sure to shade the part of the bottle submerged in water lightly using blue crayon. Finally, color the sky with a light blue crayon.