How to Draw a Ship

A Classic Ship

Draw a shape with three edges on the left side and a curve on the right for the back of the ship.

Replicate the shape draw earlier, but with a smaller scale and the curve facing the left for the front of the ship.

Draw another curve to complete the back of the ship.

Draw a series of intersecting lines for the mast.

Draw a series of curve shapes for the sails.

Draw a set of lines and curves to add the details of the ship.

Based on the outline, Draw the main sections of the ship.

Add details to the ship such as windows, flags, the sail streaks, and banner.

Erase the unnecessary lines within the ship's outline and all around.

Draw a wavy or jagged line below the ship for the water.

Color your ship!

A Battleship

Draw a shape with 4 edges similar to an inverted triangle.

Draw two lines that merge at the right end to complete the hull of the battleship.

Draw a set of regular and slanted rectangles for the “bridge”.

Draw lines connecting the rectangles drawn earlier to complete the “bridge”.

Draw curves with cylinders attached for the guns.

Based on the outline, complete the battleship and erase any unnecessary lines.

Add the details such as windows, a flag at the backside, and the anchor.

Draw a rugged, wavy line below the ship for the water.

Color your battleship!