Drawing Objects Using Shapes

Break any object into basic shapes — then draw it step by step!

Learn — read and understand

Step 1 — Look and observe

Look at the object carefully. Ask: what shapes can I see? A face is a circle with smaller circles for eyes. A car is rectangles and circles.

Step 2 — Sketch the shapes

Draw the big shapes first. Then add the smaller shapes on top. Use light, soft lines — you can always erase and fix them!

Step 3 — Check and refine

Compare your drawing with the real object. Does it match? Add details like doors, windows, or handles to make it better.

Explore — tap to see how objects are drawn using shapes

Tap to reveal

Put the drawing steps in order

Drag or tap a label, then drop/tap on a zone

Observe the object

Sketch big shapes

Add small details

Check and refine

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Quiz — test what you know

1What should you do FIRST before drawing?

2When drawing an object, start with…

3How do you make your drawing better after sketching?