How to Draw a Chain Link
This is a lesson with which you can learn how to draw chain link. This lesson is very simple, and it consists of only six steps.
I bring to your attention a very interesting and useful drawing lesson, in which I will be able to tell and show you how to draw chain link step by step. This drawing lesson is perfect for beginners or kids. Also, the implementation of this drawing lesson will help you practice drawing geometric shapes and smooth curved lines.
The chain is a sequence of movable interconnected, usually identical, rigid elements called “links”. Chains are typically made of metal. They consist of links twisted from a steel bar. Each of them is threaded into the previous one, creating a consistent, flexible connection. The purpose of chains, their design, and dimensions can be very diverse. There are jewelry chains for decoration purposes. The following main types of chains are also distinguished, such as wire chains, ring chains, welded chains, solid links, and articulated chains.
In order for you to get a beautiful and neat drawing of chain links, you need to be able to draw arcs. By learning how to draw chain links with the help of this instruction, you will be able to depict this as the main object of your drawing, as well as complement any other beautiful picture of yours with this image. I’m sure you can’t wait to get started with this drawing lesson. In this case, I recommend that you prepare your art supplies right now, and then start drawing the chain links, following my recommendations. I wish you a great mood, and I am sure that the result of your work will please you.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Chain Link
- Draw the outer outline of one of the chain links.
To complete this step, you need to draw two arcs and then connect their ends with straight lines.
- Add the inner outline of the chain link.
Inside the previously drawn shape, draw straight and curved lines, as shown in the figure.
- Start drawing the second chain link.
To draw the inner outline of the chain link, draw straight lines and arcs above the drawn link.
- Add the outer outline of the second chain link.
Around the elements drawn in the previous step, draw rounded and straight lines.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Now you can use the eraser to remove unnecessary elements from the drawing before coloring.
- Color the drawing.
To color the chain links, you can use gray color.
I remind you that you can download the PDF file that I have prepared especially for your convenience. This file contains a short version of this lesson and has additional useful training materials. Download this file so as not to lose it and return to this lesson at any time convenient for you.
