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How to Draw a Tombstone
Draw a tombstone in 12 easy steps, about 9 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 stone.
Step 1: The stone
In the middle draw a tall slab: straight sides and a rainbow curve over the top.
Tip Like a tall door with a rounded top.
Step 2: The base
Under the slab draw a wide flat box for the base, poking out past the slab on both sides.
Step 3: Two big eyes
Above the middle of the stone draw 2 big egg eyes, one eye apart. Black dot and shine in each.
Step 4: Smile and cheeks
Under the eyes draw a wide U smile, eye to eye. Add a small flat oval cheek at each end.
Step 5: Inner arch
Inside the round top draw a second rainbow, a finger in from the edge, well above the eyes.
Step 6: A little crack
Draw a crack low on the left: start on the edge, zigzag in and down, and stop above the base.
Step 7: A flower
Right of the stone draw a little flower: a stem with a leaf, a round middle and 5 round petals.
Step 8: Grass and ground
Draw a ground line under the base, from well left to well right. Add a few blades of grass.
Step 9: Moon and stars
Draw a crescent moon up in the top-right corner and 3 stars in the sky.
Step 10: Yellow moon and stars
Go over your lines, then colour the moon, the stars and the flower's middle yellow.
Step 11: Pink and green
Colour the cheeks and the petals pink, and the leaf green.
Step 12: Grey stone
Colour the slab and the base grey, around the eyes and cheeks. Leave the eyes white.
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a tombstone, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
