How to Draw a Cone
Most things in nature can be made from a few basic shapes. One of the most common shapes found in everyday objects is a cone. Drawing cones correctly will let you combine them with other shapes and move on to more challenging artistry.
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Instructions
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Draw an oval using an erasable pen or pencil. This will be the base of your cone.
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Add a line to the right side, starting at the furthest right point of the circle going diagonally upwards at about 45 degrees. Stop when your line reaches halfway across the circle.
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Connect the two sides of your cone by drawing a line from the top of the diagonal segment to the left side of the oval. You should have a basic drawing of a cone now.
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Make your cone look solid and opaque by erasing the top half of the oval base. This should leave you with only one side of the circle, which will form the bottom of your cone drawing.
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Add a light source to your basic cone drawing. Pick where you want your light source to be and lightly draw a line to it from it to your cone. This is where your cone will be the brightest.
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Add shadows by shading the areas opposite the brightest point with a pen or pencil. Remember, the further away from the brightest point, the darker the area should be. As you approach the brightest point, gradually lighten your shading.
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