How to Draw Three Dimensional Circles

Three-dimensional shapes make a drawing look more professional and polished. Drawing three-dimensional circles is easy if you can do simple shading and can draw a basic circle. This tutorial shows how to go from a basic circle to one that seems to pop off of the paper.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. 

   Draw a simple circle.

2. 

   Draw dark lines that curve around the circle. These lines are darker farther away from the light source and lighter closer to the light source. In the example, lines are drawn father apart as they get closer to the light source, as well.

3. 

   Smudge the lines with your finger to make the lines blend together. This creates a finished-looking three-dimensional circle.

4. Use an eraser to create lighter shading if you have gotten it a little too dark.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget where your light source is!

Resources

• How to Draw 3-Dimensional Shapes