How to Draw a Cage
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a cage. This simple lesson consists of eight steps with a detailed description.
So, I am glad to offer you this very useful simple drawing lesson in which I will tell and show you how to draw a cage step by step. Any novice artist or a child who does not have much experience in drawing can easily cope with the implementation of this lesson.
By learning how to draw a cage using this tutorial, you will be able to depict it as the main subject of your drawing, as well as complement this image with any bird you have drawn, for example, depict a parrot in a cage.
The main part of the cage usually consists of many identical thin metal rods. The most common are cells in the form of rectangles, as well as cells with an upper part in the form of a rounded dome. You could see cages designed to be on any surface, as well as hanging cages. In this lesson, you will see a variant of the hanging cage image.
This drawing lesson will help you to perfectly practice drawing various geometric shapes, as well as drawing straight lines. You can use a ruler whenever necessary if you want your drawing to look neater and more beautiful. And now you can prepare your art supplies and start this drawing lesson, carefully following my recommendations. I am sure that you will do an excellent job with this work and enjoy drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Cage
- Draw the element of the top of the cage.
To complete this step, you need to draw a figure consisting of two arcs, as shown in the figure.
- Add some cage bars.
Below the previously drawn shape, draw a straight vertical line, as well as several curved lines.
- Finish drawing the bars of the cage.
Now you should add three more lines on the left side of the previously drawn lines.
- Start drawing the bottom of the cage.
Below the previously drawn cage bars, draw a rectangle with two long sides.
- Finish drawing the bottom of the cage.
Below the previously drawn rectangle, draw another rectangle with longer sides.
- Add the horizontal rails.
Depict long horizontal and short vertical lines at the top and bottom of the cage.
- Depict the mount at the top of the cage.
At the top of the element drawn in the first step, draw two arcs of different lengths.
- Color the drawing.
To color the cage, you should use gray and various shades of brown.
Don’t forget to download the PDF file, which contains a short version of this lesson, as well as additional practice materials to help you complete it.
