How to Draw a Boat
In this lesson you will learn how to draw a boat. Enjoy this simple lesson consisting of only nine steps.
I have prepared a new interesting drawing lesson for you in which I would like to tell and show you how to draw a boat step by step. This tutorial is created especially for artists who don’t have much drawing experience, so you can easily draw a boat with the help of this guide.
A boat is a watercraft of a large range of types and sizes, but generally smaller than a ship, which is distinguished by its larger size, shape, cargo or passenger capacity, or its ability to carry boats. I think you’ve definitely ever been on a boat or seen it in movies or cartoons.
To draw a boat with this tutorial, you will need to draw straight and curved lines. After learning this lesson, you will be able to use these skills if you want to draw any landscape with a boat image. Now get your drawing materials ready and you can start drawing. I wish you enjoy the process of drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to Draw a Boat
- Draw the top of the boat.
To complete this step, draw one straight slanted line.
- Add the bottom of the boat.
Now you should draw a straight horizontal line at the bottom of the drawing.
- Depict the front of the boat.
Connect the two ends of the previously drawn lines with a curved line.
- Draw the back of the boat.
Connect the second two ends of the previously drawn straight lines, using a rounded line.
- Add the decorative element.
In the middle of the boat, draw a straight line parallel to the line of the upper outline of the boat.
- Outline the mast of the boat.
Depict two straight vertical parallel lines and connect their upper ends with a short line.
- Draw the top edges of the sails.
On the right and left sides of the previously drawn mast, draw two straight lines.
- Add the bottom edges of the sails.
Connect the lower ends of the two previously drawn lines to the mast with straight lines.
- Color the drawing.
To color this boat, use gray and different shades of blue.
This drawing lesson has come to an end and I hope you enjoyed it! Below you can view and download the PDF, which contains a short version of this lesson and other useful materials.
Alternative Drawing Techniques
In this part of the article we will present you with several more options for drawing boats. Some of these boats will be very different, some will be very similar. You can always choose the option that is ideal for your skill level.
How to Draw a Simple Boat
In this drawing guide, you can see a modern boat that looks like a small ship. At the same time, a very simple drawing technique is used here. This is comparable in complexity to our main drawing. The only difficult place here is the hull of the boat with unusual bends.
How to Draw an Easy Boat
There are a lot more curved lines in this boat drawing. There is also a flag as an additional element. If you correctly depict the shape of the boat’s hull and sails, you will get an excellent result.
How to Draw an Easy Boat Step by Step
In this guide, you can see a boat that is similar to the previous picture. There are slightly larger and rounder sails and a shorter boat hull.
How to Draw a Boat for Kindergarten
This is one of the simplest lessons in our entire article. We use only the simplest geometric shapes here. In addition, the entire drawing lesson consists of only four steps.
How to Draw a Boat Step by Step
The specialty of this drawing guide is to use only straight lines throughout all the steps. We decided to get rid of smooth lines and make a very simple lesson – as a rule, curves complicate working with proportions and sizes. This is also good practice for drawing straight lines.
