Drawing a key is a simple task, as it involves building along three basic shapes - an oval for the head, a line for the back of the key, and a square for its teeth.
Further, detailing and shading bring about perfection and authenticity to the drawing.
Things you will need: 1.
Pencil 2.
Eraser 3.
Canvass/Paper 4.
A key - for observation 5.
Colors (optional) 6.
Paint Brush (optional) Drawing a key involves a few basic steps.
Here is how in four easy steps you can draw a key:- 1.
Observe the Key - If one carefully observes the shape of a key - it broadly comprises of two basic geometrical shapes & lines.
An oval shape for its head, a vertical line that runs from the lower base of the oval shape or head, serves as the back of the key, and a small square at the lower end of the vertical line or back of the key, which when shaded acts as the teeth of the key.
2.
Outline - Based on your rough observation, outline the basic shape with light pencil strokes.
I.
Head of the key - To begin with, draw an oval shape to define the head of the key.
II.
Back or base of the key - Draw a vertical line of the desired length from the lower centre of the oval III.
Teeth of the Key - Towards the lower end of the key, leaving a little gap from the end, add a small rectangular block towards the right side, which will soon be modified to form the teeth of the key.
3.
Detailing - Once the desired basic shape is achieved, erase the other supporting & guiding lines, and darken the central structure of the key.
I.
Head of the key - Draw a small circular groove or two semi circles joined at its corners, or any other shape you fancy, inside the oval shaped head of the key to account for the key ring slot.
II.
Base of the key - Adjust the dimensions of the key by adding width to the vertical line catering for its thickness.
III.
Teeth of the key - A regular key usually has its teeth on the right side of the little rectangular shaped box.
Therefore, depending on the design of your key, shape the rectangular block.
4.
Shading - The final layout will look incomplete and unrealistic without inappropriate shading.
I.
Head of the key - The outer rim of the oval and the inner edge of the rim or key chain loop can be shaded darker than the remaining area, to make it look convincingly authentic.
II.
Base of the key - Shade the inner or other side of the back of your key depending on its texture and lighting effect the key is receiving.
III.
Teeth of the key - The teeth of the key can be shaded heavily around the corners, to give it a three dimensional effect.
Further, detailing and shading bring about perfection and authenticity to the drawing.
Things you will need: 1.
Pencil 2.
Eraser 3.
Canvass/Paper 4.
A key - for observation 5.
Colors (optional) 6.
Paint Brush (optional) Drawing a key involves a few basic steps.
Here is how in four easy steps you can draw a key:- 1.
Observe the Key - If one carefully observes the shape of a key - it broadly comprises of two basic geometrical shapes & lines.
An oval shape for its head, a vertical line that runs from the lower base of the oval shape or head, serves as the back of the key, and a small square at the lower end of the vertical line or back of the key, which when shaded acts as the teeth of the key.
2.
Outline - Based on your rough observation, outline the basic shape with light pencil strokes.
I.
Head of the key - To begin with, draw an oval shape to define the head of the key.
II.
Back or base of the key - Draw a vertical line of the desired length from the lower centre of the oval III.
Teeth of the Key - Towards the lower end of the key, leaving a little gap from the end, add a small rectangular block towards the right side, which will soon be modified to form the teeth of the key.
3.
Detailing - Once the desired basic shape is achieved, erase the other supporting & guiding lines, and darken the central structure of the key.
I.
Head of the key - Draw a small circular groove or two semi circles joined at its corners, or any other shape you fancy, inside the oval shaped head of the key to account for the key ring slot.
II.
Base of the key - Adjust the dimensions of the key by adding width to the vertical line catering for its thickness.
III.
Teeth of the key - A regular key usually has its teeth on the right side of the little rectangular shaped box.
Therefore, depending on the design of your key, shape the rectangular block.
4.
Shading - The final layout will look incomplete and unrealistic without inappropriate shading.
I.
Head of the key - The outer rim of the oval and the inner edge of the rim or key chain loop can be shaded darker than the remaining area, to make it look convincingly authentic.
II.
Base of the key - Shade the inner or other side of the back of your key depending on its texture and lighting effect the key is receiving.
III.
Teeth of the key - The teeth of the key can be shaded heavily around the corners, to give it a three dimensional effect.