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Today, drawing123.com will guide you how to easily draw a lantern with simple steps.
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Step 1: Draw the Top Handle and Cap
Start by drawing the rounded cap of the lantern and the circular handle at the very top.
Step 2: Add the Upper Collar
Draw a small rectangle extending down from the cap to form the upper collar or neck of the lantern.
Step 3: Sketch the Body Outline
Draw the curving sides of the lantern’s glass globe, extending downwards from the upper collar. The sides should curve outwards and then inwards.
Step 4: Draw the Lower Collar
Draw a small, slightly curved rectangular section at the bottom of the curved body to create the lower collar of the glass globe.
Step 5: Draw the Base
Draw the flared, trapezoidal base of the lantern below the lower collar.
Step 6: Add the Side Brackets
Draw two large, curving lines on either side of the lantern’s body to form the side brackets or arms that connect the top and bottom.
Step 7: Draw the Wick Holder
Inside the lower section of the glass globe, draw a small, U-shaped or rectangular element to represent the wick holder, which will support the candle or wick.
Step 8: Draw the Candle and Flame
Draw the body of the candle (a cylinder) sitting on the wick holder, and add the shape of the flame (a teardrop) above the wick.
Step 9: Color the Lantern
Color the metal frame (cap, collars, base, and side brackets) orange or a color of your choice. Color the glass globe light blue, the candle red, and the flame yellow with a brighter yellow tip.
Step 1: Draw the Top Cap and Collar
Begin by drawing the rounded dome of the top cap and the two parallel horizontal bands that form the upper collar/neck piece.
Step 2: Add the Handle
Draw the large, circular ring handle on top of the dome cap, slightly separated by a small connecting piece.
Step 3: Sketch the Glass Globe Outline
Draw the curved sides of the lantern’s glass globe (the chimney) extending down from the upper collar. The sides should form a roughly bell or pear shape.
Step 4: Draw the Fuel Tank/Base
Draw the large, rounded base or fuel tank beneath the glass globe. This usually consists of a lower collar and the main round bottom section.
Step 5: Add the Side Brackets
Draw the two connecting brackets or arms that run along the sides of the lantern, connecting the top collar to the base. These are long, slightly curved lines running parallel on each side.
Step 6: Draw the Wick Adjustment Knob/Holder
Inside the glass globe, draw a small rectangular or square shape on the lower collar to represent the mechanism or holder for the wick.
Step 7: Draw the Flame
Draw the teardrop or oval shape of the flame coming up from the wick holder.
Step 8: Add Detail to the Glass Globe
Draw two diagonal lines that cross over the flame and glass globe to add a visual detail, suggesting a frame or reinforcing bars on the glass.
Step 9: Color the Lantern
Color the metal frame (cap, handle, collars, brackets, and base) green or a color of your choice. Color the glass globe light blue, the flame yellow and orange for a glowing effect.
Step 1: Draw the Top Cap
Start by drawing the rounded dome and the flat, horizontal rim underneath it, forming the top cap of the lantern.
Step 2: Add the Handle
Draw the circular ring handle on the top center of the cap.
Step 3: Sketch the Side Posts
Draw two long, parallel vertical lines extending downwards from the sides of the top cap’s rim. These form the main posts of the lantern frame.
Step 4: Draw the Base
Draw the bottom base of the lantern, consisting of two parallel, horizontal rectangular/oval shapes, connecting the two vertical posts.
Step 5: Define the Glass Panels
Draw two short horizontal lines inside the main frame—one near the top rim and one near the bottom base—to outline the top and bottom edges of the central glass/window area.
Step 6: Draw the Candle Outline
Inside the main glass area, draw a U-shape (a rectangle with a rounded top) resting on the lower inner line. This will be the body of the candle.
Step 7: Draw the Flame
Draw the teardrop or oval shape of the flame on top of the candle outline.
Step 8: Color the Lantern
Color the metal frame (cap, handle, posts, and base) light blue-green (cyan), the interior glass panel a lighter shade of blue, the candle red, the flame yellow and orange for a glowing effect.
Step 1: Draw the Base
Start by drawing the wide, multi-tiered base or fuel tank at the bottom of the drawing space. This consists of a large, flat bottom section and a smaller, rounded section on top.
Step 2: Add the Lower Neck
Draw two short, parallel vertical lines extending upwards from the center of the rounded base section.
Step 3: Sketch the Glass Globe Outline
Draw the main glass globe (chimney), connecting the two short lines. The glass globe should have a rounded, bulbous shape, narrower at the base and slightly wider at the top.
Step 4: Add the Upper Neck Lines
Draw two short, parallel vertical lines extending upwards from the top edge of the glass globe.
Step 5: Draw the Top Cap Structure
Draw the detailed top section, including multiple horizontal lines and a small, rounded dome with a tiny extension at the very top. This forms the upper part of the lantern’s chimney and cap.
Step 6: Draw the Handle
Draw the large, circular ring handle on top of the dome cap.
Step 7: Add the Side Brackets
Draw the two connecting brackets or arms. These should be straight or slightly curved lines that extend from the top cap structure down to the wide base, framing the glass globe.
Step 8: Draw the Flame
Inside the glass globe, draw the teardrop or oval shape of the flame, positioned centrally near the bottom.
Step 9: Color the Lantern
Color the metal parts (cap, base, and upper chimney structure) a shade of green, Color the side brackets/arms yellow, the glass globe light blue, the flame yellow and orange.
Step 1: Sketch the Glass Globe Sides
Start by drawing two opposing, curved lines that will form the sides of the main glass globe. The curves should be wider in the middle and narrower at the ends.
Step 2: Connect the Sides and Add Collars
Connect the top and bottom of the curved lines with horizontal lines. Then, add a smaller horizontal line (forming a collar/rim) above and below the main globe shape.
Step 3: Add Connection Points
Draw two short, vertical lines extending upwards from the top collar and two short, vertical lines extending downwards from the bottom collar.
Step 4: Draw the Base/Fuel Tank
Draw the wide, layered base or fuel tank structure connected to the two lower vertical lines. The base usually consists of a tiered design with a flat bottom.
Step 5: Draw the Top Cap and Handle
Draw the rounded cap structure connected to the two upper vertical lines. Then, draw the large circular ring handle on top of the cap.
Step 6: Add the Left Side Bracket
Draw the curving metal bracket or arm on the left side, connecting the top cap/collar area to the base/fuel tank.
Step 7: Add the Right Side Bracket
Draw the identical curving metal bracket or arm on the right side.
Step 8: Draw the Flame
Inside the glass globe, draw the teardrop or oval shape of the flame, positioned centrally near the bottom.
Step 9: Color the Lantern
Color the metal frame (cap, collars, base) light blue, the side brackets/arms grey or silver, the glass globe a lighter shade of blue, the flame yellow and orange.
Step 1: Draw the Base of the Frame
Start by drawing a horizontal, elongated rectangular shape. This will form the top flat surface of the main lantern frame.
Step 2: Sketch the Roof and Handle
Draw a triangle sitting on top of the shape from Step 1 to form the sloped roof. Add a small connecting piece and a circle on the apex of the triangle for the hanging ring/handle.
Step 3: Draw the Decorative Bow
Draw a large, symmetrical bow shape resting on the roof of the lantern, centered below the handle. This includes the loops and the streaming ribbons.
Step 4: Draw the Main Body of the Frame
Draw a large rectangle extending down from the left and right edges of the roof base. This forms the side posts and the lower frame for the glass panel.
Step 5: Draw the Bottom Base
Draw a wider, rectangular base beneath the main body, typically a layered design, to ground the lantern.
Step 6: Define the Inner Candle Platform
Draw a short horizontal line inside the bottom of the main rectangular body, creating a platform for the candle to sit on.
Step 7: Draw the Candle
Draw a large cylindrical shape (with an oval top and bottom) resting on the platform from Step 6. This forms the candle.
Step 8: Add the Flame
Draw the small wick on top of the candle and the teardrop or oval shape of the flame.
Step 9: Color the Lantern
Color the metal frame (roof, posts, and base) green, the central panel area a light blue (to represent the glass). the bow red, the candle a creamy yellow/beige, the flame yellow and orange.
Hopefully, this drawing tutorial on Lantern will help you easily create a nice drawing.
