We are learning how to draw a cross for kids and beginners, the cross is also termed a crucifix and it is a religious symbol for centuries. All around the world, it is accepted as a symbol of Christianity and Jesus. Cross is simple to draw as it posses a simple + sign. In this tutorial, we will learn how to draw a simple cross, a cross with cloth, and a 3D cross. For drawing these tutorials get out your supplies and begin. It is a simple geometrical drawing, avoid using a stencil or ruler and practice drawing it with freehand.
How to draw Cross step by step:
Drawing cross is an easy task, here is the guideline for you to perform this task. You don’t need to put extra effort, cross holds the basic shape of plus(=), only the difference is the lower portion of horizontal line is extra long. There are many ways to draw it depending on the variation you willing to draw. For the simple basic cross drawing, draw 2 parallel lines then convert it into T as depicted below. Then draw the same inverted shape above with little gap in between them. Now you can give it a 3d look just by following the below depiction.
How to draw Cross for kids:
Step 1: Draw a long rectangular shape as depicted below.
Step 2: Draw a horizontal rectangle little below the top.
Step 3: Draw the top and bottom of the verticle rectangle little zig-zag and tilted.
Step 4: Draw the same on both sides of the horizontal rectangle draw zig zag.
Step 5: Draw curved lines all over the vertical rectangle in a random manner to give it a wooden look.
Step 6: Draw the same wooden pattern on the vertical rectangle also.
Step 7: From one arm of the cross draw a semi-circle or curved line to the other arm of the cross. Double the curved line and falling down below from the arm.
Step 8: Outline the cross border with the marker or dark pencil.
Step 9: Color the cross with wooden texture and cloth with light grey shade.
How to draw 3D Cross step by step:
Drawing a 3d is easy just follow the given steps:
Step 1: Draw a straight line with a verticle line on the left side on top of it.
Step 2: From the left side attached draw an L shape of the same length.
Step 3: Draw a line moving towards the left as shown in the image.
Step 4: In this step draw a mirror image of L.
Step 5: Draw a line in an upward direction extent it towards the right of the paper.
Step 6: Again in this step draw a line in an upward direction and turn it towards the left to connect it with step 1. While this your basic cross is ready.
Step 7: Make your drawing 3d for this draw upside-down L shape on the top of the left arm.
Step 8: Again on the tip of the left-arm draw a trapezium shape.
Step 9: On the left side of the lower portion of the cross draw the L shape starting from the below of the left arm towards the bottom.
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