How to Draw a Gravestone

Want to create a gravestone for Halloween or just for fun? Follow this quick and easy tutorial for drawing your very own gravestone!

Note: follow the red line for each step

Steps

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    Draw a vertical rectangle.
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    Draw a line from the top left corner slanting down to the left.
    • Draw a line from the bottom left corner slanting up to the left.
    • Draw a vertical line connecting the two slanted lines.
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    Draw a curved line from the top left corner of the original rectangle to the top right corner.
    • Draw a curved line from the top left corner of the slanted line to the center of the first curved line.
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    Draw a horizontal rectangle on the inside of the first rectangle towards the top of the image.
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    Write R.I.P for "Rest In Peace."
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    Draw an outline around the inside of the first rectangle.
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    Draw some wings under R.I.P.
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    Draw some grass around the gravestone so that it looks like it's in an environment.
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    Draw crisper lines over top of the image, adding texture to the stone by drawing dots around the base.
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    Finally, erase the unnecessary lines from your under-drawing and color it.
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    Finished!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do you shade a gravestone like the one in the tutorial?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Put your pencil diagonal to the paper and rub it. Rub it harder for dark shading and lighter for lighter shading.
  • Question
    How do I draw a field of tombstones?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Draw big tombstones in the foreground and draw them smaller the further back they get.
  • Question
    How do I draw a coffin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's almost like drawing a rectangle, just make it wider and wider toward the top, then curve that end together and shade it.
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Co-authors: 19
Updated: April 5, 2021
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Categories: Drawing Objects
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