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Drawing a ship can be really fun. You can recreate your favorite battleships and put them into war, or you can re-enact the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic! Whatever the choice, ships are always great subjects to sketch. Let's begin!
Steps
A Classic Ship
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1Draw a shape with three edges on the left side and a curve on the right for the back of the ship.
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2Replicate the shape draw earlier, but with a smaller scale and the curve facing the left for the front of the ship.Advertisement
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3Draw another curve to complete the back of the ship.
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4Draw a series of intersecting lines for the mast.
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5Draw a series of curve shapes for the sails.
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6Draw a set of lines and curves to add the details of the ship.
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7Based on the outline, Draw the main sections of the ship.
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8Add details to the ship such as windows, flags, the sail streaks, and banner.
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9Erase the unnecessary lines within the ship's outline and all around.
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10Draw a wavy or jagged line below the ship for the water.
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11Color your ship!
A Battleship
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1Draw a shape with 4 edges similar to an inverted triangle.
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2Draw two lines that merge at the right end to complete the hull of the battleship.
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3Draw a set of regular and slanted rectangles for the “bridge”.
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4Draw lines connecting the rectangles drawn earlier to complete the “bridge”.
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5Draw curves with cylinders attached for the guns.
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6Based on the outline, complete the battleship and erase any unnecessary lines.
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7Add the details such as windows, a flag at the backside, and the anchor.
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8Draw a rugged, wavy line below the ship for the water.
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9Color your battleship!
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat color should I use for my ship?
Community AnswerYou can make it your favorite color, or you can use brown. Try to stay away from neon or light colors if you want it to look realistic. -
QuestionWhat should I add in the background?
Community AnswerPerhaps you could add a dock overlooking a crowded city. Make sure to think about the time period and country. -
QuestionWhat if I don't have colors?
Community AnswerThat's okay. Just draw it with pen or pencil for now. You can always color it in at a later date when you have access to coloring materials.
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- A pencil and eraser
- A ruler (optional)
- Some colouring utensils (optional)
About This Article
To draw a classic ship, first draw the hull of the ship, which should be curved on the bottom and flat on top. Then, add several triangles on top of the ship for the masts before drawing the sails. For the next step, you'll want to include the details of the ship, like windows, flags, and the anchor. Next, erase all unnecessary lines and color in your ship. Finally, draw a jagged line underneath the ship for the sea. For tips on how to draw a battleship, read on!
