How to Draw a Pyramid
In this simple drawing tutorial for beginners, you will learn how to draw a pyramid. Draw an ancient construction with us and our step-by-step drawing lesson.
Hello everyone and welcome! In this step by step drawing lesson, we will show you how to draw a pyramid from Ancient Egypt! Let’s immerse ourselves in the ancient culture of Egypt together and create a beautiful drawing of this structure.
Pyramids are ancient structures that were built in Egypt about 4.5 thousand years ago. They were created to store mummies and their riches, as well as to be used in ceremonies.
The pyramids were built from huge blocks of stone that were carefully cut and lifted for construction. The construction of the pyramids was a very time-consuming and costly process that required a huge amount of resources.
Pyramids were built in different parts of Egypt, but the most famous are the three great pyramids at Giza. These pyramids were built for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Today, the pyramids are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world and attract thousands of visitors every year. But also in addition to Egypt, the pyramids were built in the countries of Central and South America, as well as in Greece and Mesopotamia.
Let’s start drawing this historical object!
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to Draw a Pyramid
- Start from the top.
Start by drawing the top of the pyramid. To do this, you need to draw a slightly slanted triangle.
- Add the right side.
Complete the top of your pyramid by forming the entire top.
- Draw the front.
Move on to drawing the base of your pyramid by drawing the triangle face side.
- Add the right edge.
Finish forming the body of your pyramid by adding the right edge, as in the example.
- Texture the pyramid.
Draw horizontal masonry lines for your pyramid.
- Add the stones.
Detail the stonework of the pyramid by adding horizontal straight lines as shown.
- Color the drawing.
Use shades of sand and color your great looking pyramid drawing.
Now you know how to draw a pyramid! This is a simple drawing lesson for beginners that will help you develop your skills and creative potential. Don’t forget to experiment with different shapes and details to create unique and beautiful drawings!