How to Draw a Temple

The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of a temple by creating one section at a time. This project will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to make each section moving closer to the finished artwork. The finished artwork will be completed with color resulting in a artwork you will be proud of!

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Outline The Substructure

   

   Start by forming the outline of the temple’s substructure.

2. Form The Walls Of The Temple

   

   Now, draw a rectangular box on top of the substructure.

3. Draw The Entryway

   

   Next, draw rectangles attached to the base of the temple walls. Then, add a vertical line to form the visible sides of the entryways.

4. Outline The Stairway

   

   Draw diagonal lines to outline the stairways of the temple.

5. Form The Shape Of The Substructure

   

   Draw horizontal lines to form the steps-like shape of the temple’s substructure.

6. Add The Side Of The Stairway

   

   Draw vertical lines attached to the stairways as shown.

7. Outline The Edges Of The Substructure

   

   Outline the edges of the substructure by drawing vertical lines.

8. Form The Steps Of The Stairway

   

   Form the steps of the stairways by drawing evenly spaced horizontal lines.

9. Complete The Temple Drawing

   

   Let’s complete our drawing of a mayan temple by adding some color! First, fill the stairways with a yellow crayon. Next, color the substructure with a light orange crayon. Now, shade the walls of the temple with a brown crayon and the roof with a darker shade of brown. Then, fill the entryway with a dark blue crayon.