Free course: How to draw a character

How to draw a castle

Six steps, one pencil, about twelve minutes. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 12 minutes

Watch it first

The whole castle in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a castle

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the big tower

Draw a tall box in the middle of your page. Use a ruler if you like straight lines.

2

Build the walls

A shorter wall on each side of the tower. Cut one square notch in the top of each wall.

3

Add two side towers

A slim tower at each end, a little taller than the walls. Stand them right against the wall.

4

Put on pointy roofs

A tall triangle on every tower, a bit wider than the tower. Make the middle one the tallest.

5

Open a gate and windows

A big arched gate at the bottom with a criss-cross grid inside. Then a small arched window in each tower.

6

Raise the flag

A pole on the tallest roof, a little flag at the top, and a few stones on the walls. Now this castle is yours.

Go further

Now draw a castle that floats on a cloud.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a character sheet they drew.

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