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I made this tutorial to show the different steps that I take in drawing a realistic still life drawing. There are many different methods though, so don’t rely purely on this one.

Step 1 For this still life tutorial I chose to draw a zippo lighter. I have drawn them quite a few times in the past but I always enjoy them. The first step was getting an outline. I also marked off where some highlights will be.

Step 2 I began drawing from left to right, top to bottom. Working this way, I never have to rest my hand on a finished part of a drawing. I carefully drew around the highlights with a mechanical 3B.

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This mansion is a stunning sight on a neighborhood street — or in your sketchbook. Our simple steps will make it possible for you to draw your own dream mansion.

Learn how to draw this mansion.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw this mansion. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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You can almost see the tips of these mountain-top castles touching the sky. Take a trip to the past and learn how to draw these stunning castles.

Learn how to draw these castles.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw castles. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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One of the world’s most beloved landmarks, the Eiffel Tower dazzles with its intricate construction. This drawing might look complex, but our steps make it simple.

Learn how to draw the Eiffel Tower.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw the Eiffel Tower. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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Surrounded by ocean waves and sand, this lighthouse rises above the coast to guide ships in the night. Our simple instructions will guide you as you learn how to draw it.

Learn how to draw this lighthouse.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw this lighthouse. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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Your drawings of buildings will look more realistic if you use perspective. This is a way of drawing an object so that the drawing shows depth. A far-away object appears smaller than a close-up object, even if they are actually the same size. A drawing made in perspective will show the two objects in their correct relative sizes.

Learn how to use perspective to draw this building.

It’s easy to draw both near and far objects the correct size if you use vanishing points. If you look down a pair of railroad tracks, you can see that in the distance they appear to come together. The point at which lines that are actually parallel appear to come together is called the vanishing point.

Drawing a building requires two vanishing points — one on each side of the building. These two points represent the point where the horizontal lines of the building would come together if they were long enough.

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This grand cathedral is a stunning sight. You will love learning to draw this cathedral if you are a fan of history or architecture — or if you’re looking for a drawing challenge.

Learn how to draw this cathedral.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw this cathedral. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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With its intricately detailed exterior, the majestic Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most wonderful works of architecture. Learn how to draw this building for a truly special addition to your repertoire.

Learn how to draw the Taj Mahal.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw the Taj Mahal. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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Australia’s Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. You’ll have a great time learning how to draw this unique and beautiful building.

Learn how to draw the Sydney Opera House.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw the Sydney Opera House. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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This diner promises good times and good food. Every detail of this building — from the windows to the signage — brings to mind the classic diners of the 1950s.

Learn how to draw this diner.

In this section, we’ll show you how to draw this diner. You can draw it freehand while looking at your computer monitor, or you can print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Here, we’ll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it. Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

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