How to Draw a Bow and Arrow

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: November 5, 2023

Want to draw a battle scene or the symbol for an especially adept warrior? Learn how to draw a bow and arrow in just a few simple steps!

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Make a curve that bends upwards on the tip; it should look something like a handle. Then add two rectangles on top of the peak of the curve. This will make the grip of the bow.
Add a very slim rectangle next to it--this will be the body of the arrow.

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They should all be concentrated at one end, with three on each side.
Make it isosceles and relatively thin, pointing downward as seen.
Use a color you like for the bow.You can make the grip of a different color. Remember the tip of the arrow should look like metal, so use silver or grey.

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How do I make it look 3D for my program?

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To make almost anything look 3D, you will need to use shading. Shade around the left and right edges along the bow to make it look curved. You can find a video on how to use shading if you have the time, it could prove very useful in the long run.

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Why doesn't it look like a professional bow and arrow?

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Practice. Drawing takes a lot of practice and time. Analyze a real bow and arrow; have them in front of you when you draw them. Really look at the way the light hits them.

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Are there any tips on how to draw a flaming arrow?

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Use red to make it look realistic and use orange too. Outline it with black if you want to go all out.

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Draw lightly in pencil so that you can easily rub out mistakes.

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You can add more arrows next to the one you already drew to make your drawing look more full.

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You can also add a quiver.

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Draw lightly to begin with in case you need to erase, but once you've finished your drawing, try outlining the bow and arrow in black pen or pressing harder with a pencil to make them stand out.
Use the side of the pencil tip to shade in the sides of the bow to make your drawing more lifelike.
Get a skinny eraser so you can erase in small spaces, or use a kneaded eraser.

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