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How to Draw a Ship

Method 1 Method 1 of 2: A Classic Ship
  1. 1 Draw a shape with three edges on the left side and a curve on the right for the back of the ship.
  2. 2 Replicate the shape draw earlier, but with a smaller scale and the curve facing the left for the front of the ship.
  3. 3 Draw another curve to complete the back of the ship.
  4. 4 Draw a series of intersecting lines for the mast.
  5. 5 Draw a series of curve shapes for the sails.
  6. 6 Draw a set of lines and curves to add the details of the ship.
  7. 7 Based on the outline, Draw the main sections of the ship.
  8. 8 Add details to the ship such as windows, flags, the sail streaks, and banner.
  9. 9 Erase the unnecessary lines within the ship's outline and all around.
  10. 10 Draw a wavy or jagged line below the ship for the water.
  11. 11 Color your ship!
Method 2 Method 2 of 2: A Battleship
  1. 1 Draw a shape with 4 edges similar to an inverted triangle.
  2. 2 Draw two lines that merge at the right end to complete the hull of the battleship.
  3. 3 Draw a set of regular and slanted rectangles for the “bridge”.
  4. 4 Draw lines connecting the rectangles drawn earlier to complete the “bridge”.
  5. 5 Draw curves with cylinders attached for the guns.
  6. 6 Based on the outline, complete the battleship and erase any unnecessary lines.
  7. 7 Add the details such as windows, a flag at the backside, and the anchor.
  8. 8 Draw a rugged, wavy line below the ship for the water.
  9. 9 Color your battleship!