How to Draw a Plate
In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw a plate. It is very simple and consists of just five steps.
A plate is a common household item, and learning to draw one is useful for many everyday sketches and still life drawings. This tutorial also gives you a chance to practice drawing smooth oval shapes.
By the end of the tutorial, you’ll have a finished drawing of a round plate viewed from slightly above.
Time needed: 40 minutes
How to Draw a Plate
- Draw the outer contour of the plate.
First, you need to mark the outer edge of the plate. To do this, draw one large oval, as shown in the figure.
- Add the inside of the plate.
Now you should draw another smaller oval, placing it inside the previously drawn oval.
- Depict the outer part of the bottom of the plate.
Below the previously drawn large oval, you need to depict one small arc, as shown in the figure.
- Prepare the drawing for coloring.
Make sure that you have followed all the steps correctly, and if necessary, use the eraser to remove unnecessary elements from the picture.
- Color the drawing.
To color the plate, you should use different shades of gray. Mark the highlights, and color the bottom of the plate darker.
We are sure that you did great work, and now you have a beautiful drawing and also know how to draw a plate step by step. These were simple five steps to help you improve your artistic skills. On our site, you can also find other drawing lessons dedicated to depicting various household items. And now you can leave your comment on this lesson to share your impressions and wishes.
