How to Draw a Pagoda

This post will teach you how to draw a pagoda. We will pay attention to the shapes of each part and variety of lines drawn making sure that the drawing looks convincing.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. First Form The Roofs

   

   First, form the trapezoidal shape of the roofs. Next, draw a horizontal line near the bottom of each roof.

2. Add Texture To The Roofs

   

   Now, add texture to the roofs by drawing lines as shown.

3. Attach The Filial

   

   Create a rectangle with a long, pointed filial attached above the topmost roof.

4. Draw The Walls

   

   Draw vertical lines connected to the roofs to form the pagoda’s walls.

5. Form The Base

   

   Form the rectangular base of the pagoda.

6. Add The Stairs

   

   Add two rectangles stacked on top of each other to form the stairs.

7. Draw The Entryway

   

   Draw the rectangular outline of the entryway.

8. Add The Windows

   

   Add square windows on the second and third floors of the pagoda.

9. Complete The Pagoda Drawing

   

   Let’s add some color to our pagoda drawing! First, color the filial and windows with a yellow crayon. Next, shade the entryway with red and dark yellow crayons. Now, color the roofs with a blue crayon. Fill the bottom part of the roofs with a red crayon. Then, paint the walls with a light yellow crayon. Color the stairs with a gray crayon. Finally, use a dark gray crayon to shade the base of the pagoda.