How to Draw a Pier
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a pier, a structure that stretches into the water and is often used to dock boats. This drawing will take about 30 minutes to complete. You will focus on the basic shapes and details that make up the pier, including the deck and pilings.
You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color at the end. This lesson also includes drawing safety ropes, which add an interesting touch to your artwork. Get ready to practice your skills and create a great representation of a pier!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start working on your drawing, remember that taking your time is really important. You want to enjoy the process and make something special! If you like the way dark outlines look, you might think about tracing over your pencil lines with a thin black marker once you’re happy with your drawing. This can help make your pier stand out even more! Are you excited to create your own version of a pier?
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Pier Deck
First, form the long rectangular decking of the pier.
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Add the Pilings
Add upright cylinder-shaped pilings around the edges of the pier’s deck. Make sure to erase overlapping lines where the pilings overlap with the pier.
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Attach the Ropes
Draw safety ropes linking the pilings along the sides of the pier.
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Outline the Deck Planks
Draw evenly spaced straight lines across the deck to outline the wooden planks of the pier.
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Form the Boat Openings
Draw oval-shaped mouths of the boats with pointed tips at both ends.
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Outline the Boat Hulls
Outline the hulls of the boats beneath the openings as shown.
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Attach the Seats
Draw a rectangular seat attached inside each boat.
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Draw the Waves
Draw wavy water lines in the open water. Then, add curved lines around the boats and the pilings of the pier.
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Color the Pier Drawing
First, color the boats with shades of red. Next, color the deck of the pier brown and the pilings orange. Now, use yellow for the safety ropes. Then, color the water with varying shades of blue.
How to Draw a Pier PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource that shows you how to draw a pier. At the end of the PDF, there’s a coloring page with just the outlines and an extra exercise to help spark your imagination!