How to Draw Borders
Borders can give your sketches and paintings adding appeal. Drawing an effective border takes consideration for the aesthetics of the border and how it will balance and enhance your composition. A border that is too busy can detract from the focus of your drawing or painting. A border that has no interesting elements can appear pointless. Finding the right balance is the key to drawing an effective border.
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Instructions
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Consider the drawing you want to put a border around. Determine how a border will enhance your work and what elements to include. Decide whether you want a colored border. This typically is determined by whether the original drawing or painting has color. Sketch border ideas before you begin.
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Draw your border outline lightly in pencil. The border can have straight edges or a curved, wave-like edge. You might use a straight edge except in the corners, giving each corner a pointed shape to break up the straight edges. The shape of your border can be as intrinsic to your overall design as the elements that appear inside it.
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Sketch design elements inside your border. They can be anything from abstract shapes to letters and numbers, or even tiny sketched images. If you're doing a black-and-white sketch, use a variety of coloring pencils or pressured shading to enhance depth. For something simpler, try making your border look like a wooden frame. Another method for drawing a border is to leave out the initial line altogether and simply use your pencils to shape the border as you color it.
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