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This tutorial will show you four ways to draw different types of guitars, among them a classic guitar and a modern guitar. Let's begin!
Steps
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Sketch the V-shape body of the electric guitar. -
Sketch the shapes for neck and head area.Advertisement -
Sketch the additional details and parts of the guitar. -
Sketch the decals and decorations if needed. -
Refine the artwork using a smaller tipped drawing tool. -
Draw the outline over the sketch. -
Remove the sketch marks and add color.
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Sketch the wireframe of a person playing a guitar. -
Sketch the basic shapes of the body and the guitar. -
Sketch additional details for the face, clothes and the guitar. -
Refine the Sketch using a smaller tipped drawing tool. -
Draw the outlines over the sketch. -
Erase and remove the sketch marks. -
Add color.
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Sketch a pear like shape in the middle of the page. This will be the body of the guitar. -
Draw a long slim oval on top of the body. -
At the upper end of the long oval draw a small oval, and a small circle at the lower end. -
Outline the shape of the guitar. Add in details like the strings. -
Carefully erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger. -
Add in the color! Follow the illustration for reference or color as you please.
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Sketch a pear like shape in the middle of the page. This will be the body of the guitar. -
On top of the body draw a long slim oval. -
At the upper end of the long oval draw another pear like shape, but smaller. -
Outline the shape of the guitar. Add in details like the strings and buttons. -
Carefully erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger. -
Add in the color! Follow the illustration for reference or make it as cool as you like.
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Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser gum
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
About This Article
To draw a classic guitar, start by sketching a pear like shape in the middle of your paper, which will be the body of the guitar. Next, draw a long, slim oval on the top of the body for the neck of the guitar, and at the upper end draw a small oval. Then, at the lower end, add a small circle. Once the basic shape is done, outline the shape of the guitar and add in details like the strings. Finally, color in your classic guitar. To learn how to draw an electric guitar, keep reading!
Reader Success Stories
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"Well I can draw a little, but never had any formal lessons. My drawings are kinda hit and miss, but i didn't use the ovals before this, and I think it's going to make a big difference in my art now. But it's too early to tell, time will tell i guess. Thanks."..." more
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