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How to Draw a Rowing Machine
Draw a rowing machine in 13 easy steps, about 10 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: the fan drum.
Step 1: The fan drum
On the left draw a big round drum, as big as an orange, leaving room under it for a stand.
Step 2: Two big eyes
On the drum draw 2 big egg eyes. Colour a black dot in each, with a shine.
Step 3: Smile and cheeks
Under the eyes draw a wide U smile from eye to eye, and a small flat cheek beside each eye.
Step 4: The drum stand
Under the drum draw a short fat post down to a long flat foot.
Step 5: Rail and back foot
From the drum's right side draw a long flat rail to the right, with a short post at the end.
Step 6: The sliding seat
On the rail, past the middle, draw the seat: a low rounded box on top, with a line across it.
Step 7: The footplate
Near the drum draw the footplate on the rail: a slanted box leaning back, with a strap line.
Step 8: Handle and cord
On the footplate draw a small handle. Start at the drum and draw a straight cord, stopping at the handle.
Step 9: Ground line
Start a little in from the left edge. Draw a ground line under the feet, stopping before the right edge.
Step 10: Pink cheeks
Go over your lines, then colour the cheeks pink.
Step 11: Grey rail and feet
Colour the rail, both posts and both feet light grey.
Step 12: Red seat and handle
Colour the seat, the handle and the footplate red.
Step 13: Dark grey drum
Colour the drum dark grey around the cheeks. Leave the eyes white. Your rowing machine is ready to row!
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a rowing machine, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
