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How To Draw A Lighthouse – 3 Ways (With Pictures)

Last Update: June 30, 2024 Han Sumi

Lighthouses have been used for centuries to help guide sailors safely to shore.

If you want to draw a lighthouse, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, easydrawforkids.com will help you learn how to draw a lighthouse in 3 ways.

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  • How to Draw a Lighthouse – A Step by Step Guide
    • 1. Simple Lighthouse Drawing
    • 2. Realistic Lighthouse Drawing
    • 3. Sunset Lighthouse Drawing

How to Draw a Lighthouse – A Step by Step Guide

1. Simple Lighthouse Drawing

how do you draw a lighthouse

Step 1: Draw a tall, narrow cylinder shape for the tower of the lighthouse. Taper the cylinder slightly towards the top.

lighthouse drawing

Step 2: The second step on guide how to draw a lighthouse, draw a smaller rectangle on top of the tower to create the lantern room of the lighthouse.

how to draw a lighthouse easy

Step 3: Draw the roof of the lighthouse

Draw a slightly tapered cylinder shape to represent the dome of the lighthouse.

Add details to the tower by drawing horizontal lines on the tower.

how to draw a lighthouse step by step

Step 4: Add windows and door

Draw crosshatch lines to indicate the glass panels. 

Draw a circle at the top of the tower to represent the lantern room.

Sketch a door or entrance at the base of the tower by drawing a rectangular shape with a curved top. 

Add windows to the tower by drawing small rectangles between the horizontal lines. 

how to draw a light house

Step 5: Lighthouses can be painted in various colors, you can choose white for the main structure, and red, black, or gray for the roof and lantern room.

how to sketch a lighthouse

2. Realistic Lighthouse Drawing

Step 1: Sketch the main structure

Begin by drawing a horizontal line to form the horizon.

Draw two vertical lines that converge slightly as they go upward to form the main cylindrical body of the lighthouse.

realistic lighthouse drawing step 1

Step 2: On the top of the main structure, draw a cone-shaped structure for the light room.

Draw a dome-like shape to cover the light room. 

realistic lighthouse drawing step 2

Step 3: Create the Balcony

Draw a horizontal line around the main structure, slightly below the gallery to form the balcony. Add vertical lines to indicate the railing.

realistic lighthouse drawing step 3

Step 4: On the main structure, sketch small rectangular shapes for windows and a larger rectangular shape for the entrance door.

realistic lighthouse drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw a house

Draw two vertical lines for the base of the house.

On top of the rectangle, draw a triangular shape for the roof.

realistic lighthouse drawing step 5

Step 6: Create the windows and chimney.

Draw a rectangular shape for the door on one side of the house.

On one side of the roof, draw a rectangular shape for the chimney.

realistic lighthouse drawing step 6

Step 7: Draw long, curved lines below the house and lighthouse to form the hill

realistic lighthouse drawing step 7

Step 8: The eighth step on guide how to draw a lighthouse, draw a tree on the hill.

realistic lighthouse drawing step 8

Step 9: Behind the lighthouse, draw wavy lines to form the clouds

realistic lighthouse drawing step 9

Step 10: Draw seagulls flying on the sky

realistic lighthouse drawing step 10

Step 11: Color your lighthouse drawing

realistic lighthouse drawing step 11

3. Sunset Lighthouse Drawing

Step 1: Draw a vertical line near the right side of the paper for the main structure of the lighthouse.

sunset lighthouse drawing step 1

Step 2: Draw a half-circle shape for the roof of the lighthouse.

sunset lighthouse drawing step 2

Step 3: Extend two horizontal line from the bottom of the light room to create a balcony.

sunset lighthouse drawing step 3

Step 4: Add windows, a door, and any other desired details to the lighthouse.

sunset lighthouse drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw straight lines extend from the light room to form the light ray

Draw the house beside the lighthouse

sunset lighthouse drawing step 5

Step 6: The sixth step on guide how to draw a lighthouse, add the window and chimney for the house.

sunset lighthouse drawing step 6

Step 7: Draw some oval shapes of different sizes on the base of the lighthouse to form the stones

sunset lighthouse drawing step 7

Step 8: Draw wavy lines to create the clouds and seagulls on the sky

sunset lighthouse drawing step 8

Step 9: Using warm colors such as oranges, pinks, and purples to create a sunset effect.

sunset lighthouse drawing step 9

Learning how to draw a lighthouse allows you to connect with the coastal beauty.

With 3 ways to draw a lighthouse in this guide, you can create stunning lighthouse drawings.

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