Looking for your next creative muse? You don’t have to look very far. some of the best subjects for drawing can be found in your home. books, for example, can be a great object to represent as a drawing. seems difficult? You will find that with a step by step approach, you can easily learn how to draw this subject.
This tutorial will show you how to draw a realistic book in just six steps, and then how to apply that knowledge to drawing a stack of books. All you’ll need to get started are some basic drawing supplies, such as a pencil, eraser, pen, and paper. If you want your book to be even more accurate, collect a few books from around the house. ready to start? So, let’s draw a book!
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learn to draw a book
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step 1: draw a rectangle
First, draw a rectangle at a slight angle.
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step 2: add two arcs
then add two curved lines (almost like parentheses) below the bottom line of the rectangle.
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step 3: draw a line
add another line below the arcs, creating an almost rectangular shape.
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step 4: complete the spine
Next, create the book’s spine by adding another arc and connecting it to a line parallel to the long side of the rectangle you drew. this line will also curve and continue on an adjacent line.
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step 5: add details
Next, draw some details on the spine and pages of the book.
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step 6: go over the drawing with ink
Finally, it’s time to go over the drawing with ink. then, using your favorite pen, carefully trace all the pencil marks. then when you feel the ink has had enough time to dry, erase the graphite layer.
congratulations! You have learned to draw a book. scroll down to take this approach to the next level and draw a stack of books.
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how to draw a stack of books
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step 1: draw a couple of parallel lines
start by drawing two parallel lines.
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step 2: add two arcs
Next, finish off each end of the parallel lines with two curved lines.
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step 3: draw two more parallel lines
then, draw another pair of parallel lines at an angle to the first pair.
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step 4: add another arch
finish the parallel lines with an arc.
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step 5: complete the first book
Next, finish the book with two more lines, creating a stretched diamond.
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step 6: add details
Finally, you can add details to the book, such as the pages and the spine.
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step 7: start the second book
Next, we’ll start the second book by drawing a rectangular spine below the first book.
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step 8: fill in the shape
Finish the shape of the second book the same way as the first.
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step 9: add details
then add more details to the second book.
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step 10: start the third book
Now, it’s time to start the third book. then, find another angle under the second book and draw a rectangular spine.
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step 11: finish the book shape
finish the shape of the book with the same techniques used in the first and second book.
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step 12: add details to the third book
Next, you can add details to the third book until it looks more realistic and three-dimensional.
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step 13: go over the drawing with ink
Finally, you can go over your ink drawing with your favorite pen. then, after you’ve let the ink dry, you can erase any remaining pencil marks.
good job! you have drawn a stack of books.
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