How to Draw a Cross easy with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy drawing tutorial for beginners and everyone.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
Starting at the top center of your paper, draw a horizontal line to outline the top of the cross. Then, starting from the left end of the horizontal line, draw a vertical line.
Then draw another horizontal line from the bottom end of the vertical line to the left. Remember that all three connected lines must be of the same length.
When drawn correctly, it should look like a two-step staircase, as shown in the illustration. Feel free to use a ruler to help you draw straight lines quickly and easily.
This will help ensure that all the lines that make up the cross are drawn evenly and proportionately.
To ensure that the cross will be drawn in the center of your paper, draw a horizontal and a vertical line on your paper. Use it as a reference line to help you determine the perfect point to draw lines.
Step 2 – Draw the head and the left crossbar
Starting from the left end of the last horizontal line that we drew in the previous step, draw a vertical line down with the same length. Then, from the bottom end of the vertical line that we just drew, draw a horizontal line to the right.
This horizontal line should be aligned with the line directly above it, as shown in the illustration. After completing this step, the left crossbar of your cross will be complete.
Step 3 – Complete the left part of the cross
Draw a vertical line starting from the right end of the bottom line of the left crossbar. Then draw a horizontal line starting from the bottom end of the vertical line we drew earlier.
Remember that the bottom of the cross should be relatively longer than its top, so the line at the bottom should be of greater length.
Step 4 – Draw the lower right part of the cross
Draw an upward vertical line emerging from the right end of the bottom of the cross. After drawing the vertical line, the bottom part of the cross should now be complete.
Next, starting from the top end of the vertical bar we just drew, draw a horizontal line to form the bottom line of the right crossbar.
Step 5 – Finish Drawing the Right Sidebar
Now it’s time to complete the form of the right horizontal bar by drawing an upward vertical line starting from the right end of the last line we drew in the previous step.
Then connect it with a horizontal line on the left. At this point, the crossbars on both sides of the cross will now be complete.
Step 6 – Completing the Shape of the Cross
Draw a vertical line across the blank, connecting both ends of the horizontal line at the top and one at the bottom.
After completing this step, the final cross is complete.
Step 7 – Add an illusion of width on the cross
Now that we have successfully drawn the outline of the cross, it is time to draw the dimensions of the cross to make it look more realistic.
Start by drawing a slightly short diagonal line on the right side of the top of the cross. Then draw a vertical line following the outline of the cross.
Now switch to the bottom left part of the crossbar, draw a diagonal shape from its corner and draw a horizontal line parallel to the outline of the cross.
Step 8 – Create a three-dimensional effect
Repeat the previous step on the entire right side of the cross as well as its bottom part. Don’t forget to add diagonal lines on all corners of the cross for a realistic 3D effect!
Step 9 – Add Surface Patterns and Textures
Make your cross look more realistic by drawing lines of different lengths on all four sides of the cross.
When drawing lines, make sure that the part of the line near the edge of the cross is thick and that it gets thinner as you go further.
Finally, here comes the most fun and exciting part, which is coloring your drawing! This is the part where you can show your artistic skills and the ability to combine different colors.
A cross is traditionally made of wood, so it is usually brown. However, you can make the cross any color you want. After all, it’s your artwork! So it’s all up to you!
Feel free to choose your colors and watch as the final cross comes to life! And while you’re at it, why not experiment with different colored materials?
cross drawing – 9 steps
Your cross drawing is done!
We hope you enjoyed this step-by-step cross drawing tutorial. Whether you are a beginner or a drawing expert, we are sure that you can draw a cross perfectly with the help of this tutorial.
