Learn about drawing an easy 3d cube step by step with shading in this simple video tutorial. Mastering the skill of sketching boxes and cubes is an important skill that will take your drawing abilities to the next level.
In this quick art lesson you will learn the foundational skills of drawing a box. You will also practice drawing a box from a still life.
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Learning all about drawing an easy 3d cube step by step with shading is an important drawing skill that you will learn in this online art class. Seeing the way a box sits in space and reflects light is fundamental to all artistic practices.
While it may seem too simple for some people it is an important first step. Drawing boxes and cubes from different angles and using perspective will come after you have spent some time practicing the basic shape.
Whether you want to be a painter, sculptor, mixed media artist, or even just doodle here and there it is important to master some basic artistic skills, boxes included.
Boxes and cubes are also the foundation for many other objects. Tables, furniture, houses, buildings, cars, and many other common objects can be derived from a basic box.
Students in art schools and college drawing classes spend many hours just drawing still lives of boxes and other shapes.
Materials
The materials needed for this lesson are very simple, you probably have them on hand already:
- Pencil
- Paper (Drawing paper is best but you can use whatever you have available. I am using a 5.5 x 8.5 inch spiral bound sketchbook with 60lb paper)
Art Lesson
- Draw a square.
- Add another square behind it with one corner overlapping.
- Draw straight lines between the corners.
- Then erase the lines that are behind the box.
- Shade in one side with dark shading.
- Shade in the top with light shading.
- Add a shadow below the cube and on the same side with the dark shading.
Variations
You can practice drawing a cube with different materials such as charcoal, markers, colored pencils or ball point pen.
You could also add some color in after you have drawn your box. Water color paints, acrylic paint or soft pastels are a great way to easily add some color.
Tips and Tricks
Start by drawing a square, adding another square behind it, with one corner overlapping. Then connect the corners with lines.
To draw straight lines move your whole arm without wiggling your wrist around.
Move the paper around as you work to make it easier to shade in or draw lines at a certain angle.
Take your time to get it just right.
Practice, practice, practice
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Drawing an Easy 3d Cube Step by Step with Shading
Equipment
- Pencil
- Paper (Drawing paper is best but you can use whatever you have available. I am using a 5.5 x 8.5 inch spiral bound sketchbook with 60lb paper)
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper Drawing paper is best but you can use whatever you have available. I am using a 5.5 x 8.5 inch spiral bound sketchbook with 60lb paper
Instructions
- Draw a square.
- Add another square behind it with one corner overlapping.
- Draw straight lines between the corners.
- Then erase the lines that are behind the box.
- Shade in one side with dark shading.
- Shade in the top with light shading.
- Add a shadow below the cube and on the same side with the dark shading.
Notes
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For More Practice
Try drawing a rectangular boxes in different widths and heights.
Practice drawing a set of boxes and cubes stacked up or leaning against each other.
Draw cubes from your imagination.
Draw some boxes from a still life. Work on drawing what you actually see.
Sketch a box and then turn it into a building or house.
Frequently asked questions
Add another square behind it with one corner overlapping. Draw straight lines between the corners. Then erase the lines that are behind the box.
Shade in one side with dark shading. Shade in the top with light shading. Add a shadow below the cube and on the same side with the dark shading. Turn your pencil on the side and push from the top to cover a lot of area quickly.
In this step by step tutorial you can learn how to draw and shade in a cube or box in just 6 easy steps.
Learning to draw a box is an important drawing skill. Seeing the way a box sits in space and reflects light is fundamental to all artistic practices.
Boxes and cubes are also the foundation for many other objects. Tables, furniture, houses, buildings cars and many other common objects can be derived from a basic box.
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