How to Draw a Realistic Viking Longship: Narrated Pencil Drawing Tutorial
Summary
TLDRIn this week's video from Circuline Art School, Tom guides beginners through drawing a Viking longship with pencil. Starting with basic oval shapes, the tutorial progresses to include a dragon head, shields, and a mast with a sail. Emphasis is placed on sketching with soft, curved lines that can be refined later. The video encourages viewers to check their work for smoothness and accuracy before cleaning up with an eraser. For more drawing lessons and to stay updated with Tom's YouTube channel, visit Circuline Art School's website.
Takeaways
- 🛶 Start by sketching an oval to outline the basic shape of the Viking longship.
- 🔄 Draw a series of ovals within the first oval to establish the ship's structure.
- 🐉 Sketch a dragon head at the bow as a guideline, using soft, adjustable lines.
- 🚢 Add a stern post at the rear of the longship to complete the basic form.
- 🛡 Draw a sequence of shields along the ship's side, with each shield overlapping the next.
- 🎨 Add details to the bow and dragon head in a sketch-like manner, enhancing the ship's appearance.
- ⚓️ Draw the central mast and yard to support the sail of the Viking longship.
- 🌬️ Create a large sail using curved lines to depict the wind-filled canvas.
- ✏️ Clean up the drawing by erasing unnecessary guidelines and refining the lines.
- 🎨 Enhance the drawing with additional details and shading for depth and realism.
Q & A
What is the first step in drawing a Viking longship according to the video?
-The first step in drawing a Viking longship is to sketch an oval as a guide for the basic shape of the longship.
How many ovals are drawn as part of the initial sketch for the Viking longship?
-Three ovals are drawn as part of the initial sketch: one large oval for the overall shape, a smaller oval within it towards the left, and an even smaller one in the center.
What feature of the Viking longship is drawn at the bow on the right?
-At the bow on the right, a dragon head is drawn as a guideline sketch using soft lines.
What does the stern of the Viking longship feature according to the tutorial?
-The stern of the Viking longship features a stern post.
What shape is recommended for drawing the first shield on the side of the longship?
-The first shield should be drawn taller than it is wide, as it represents a circle seen from an angle.
How should the shields be drawn behind the first one on the longship?
-The shields behind the first one should be drawn in a series, overlapping each other.
What additional detail is suggested for the shields in the tutorial?
-A central small circle could be added to each of the shields for additional detail.
What part of the longship should be detailed next after drawing the shields?
-After drawing the shields, the details of the bow of the longship should be added, including a face to the dragon head at the bow.
What are the main components of the mast structure for the Viking longship?
-The main components of the mast structure include the central mast, the yard that crosses the top of the mast, and the sail.
How is the sail of the Viking longship described in the tutorial?
-The sail is described as large and catching the wind, drawn using curved lines.
What is the recommended approach to refine the drawing after establishing the basic shapes?
-After establishing the basic shapes, it's recommended to check the drawing, clean up with an eraser, and ensure all lines work together to create the image of the Viking longship.
Where can viewers find more information about Circle Line Art School and its courses?
-Viewers can find more information about Circle Line Art School and its online drawing courses for beginners by visiting circleinartschool.com.
How can viewers stay updated with the YouTube drawing tutorials from Circle Line Art School?
-Viewers can stay updated with the YouTube drawing tutorials by subscribing to the Circle Line Art School's YouTube channel.
Outlines
🛶 'Drawing a Viking Longship'
This paragraph introduces a tutorial on drawing a Viking longship, aimed at beginners. The process starts with sketching an oval to represent the basic shape of the ship, followed by smaller ovals for detailing. A dragon head is drawn at the bow, and a stern post at the back. The tutorial emphasizes the use of curved, free-flowing lines. It then proceeds to adding shields along the side of the ship, suggesting a central small circle for each shield. Additional details are added to the bow, and a face to the dragon head. The central mast, yard, and sail are drawn, capturing the essence of a Viking ship. The tutorial advises checking the drawing for smoothness and accuracy before cleaning up with an eraser. It concludes with a prompt to visit the website for more information on drawing courses and to subscribe to the YouTube channel for tutorials.
🎶 'Musical Interlude'
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🖌️ 'Circulate Art School Promotion'
The final paragraph is a call to action, promoting the Circuline Art School and its online drawing courses for beginners. It invites viewers to visit the website for more information and to subscribe to the YouTube channel for regular drawing tutorial updates. The paragraph reiterates the invitation to engage with the art school's resources and community.
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Keywords
💡Viking longship
💡Sketch
💡Dragon head
💡Stern post
💡Shields
💡Mast
💡Yard
💡Sail
💡Guidelines
💡Shading
💡Circulate Art School
Highlights
Introduction to drawing a Viking longship in a beginner-friendly pencil drawing tutorial.
Sketching an oval as a guide for the basic shape of the longship.
Adding a smaller oval inside the first for the ship's structure.
Drawing an even smaller oval in the center for further detailing.
Sketching a dragon head at the bow using soft, adjustable lines.
Adding the stern post to complete the basic shapes of the longship.
Ensuring all lines are curved and free-flowing for a natural look.
Drawing the first shield on the ship's side, taller than wide, to represent a circle from an angle.
Creating a series of overlapping shields behind the first one.
Adding details to the bow of the longship in a sketch-like manner.
Incorporating a face into the dragon head at the bow for character.
Drawing the central mast for the Viking longship.
Adding the yard that crosses the top of the mast to support the sail.
Drawing a large sail with curved lines to show it catching the wind.
Indicating the keel of the Viking longship with a few sketchy lines.
Cleaning up the drawing with an eraser to remove unnecessary guidelines.
Checking all lines to ensure they work together to create the longship's image.
Adding final details and shading to the drawing for depth and realism.
Invitation to learn more about Circle Line Art School's online drawing courses for beginners.
Encouragement to subscribe to the YouTube channel for more drawing tutorials.
Transcripts
hi Tom here with this week's circuline
art school video showing you one way to
draw a Viking long
ship in this pencil drawing for
beginners the first step is to sketch an
oval as a guide for the basic shape of
the long
ship next draw a smaller oval in the
first oval
towards the
left and
then draw another oval even smaller in
the
center next from the bow on the
right draw a dragon head just as a
guideline sketch using soft lines that
can be raised or improved on later on at
this stage all the lines are curved and
free
flowing and then at the stern of the
long ship draw the stern
post now we have the basic shapes for
the long ship check your lines for their
smoothness once you're ready
next draw the first shield on the side
of the long ship taller than it is wide
as it is a circle seen from an angle and
then draw a series of shields behind the
first
one which are
overlapping you could add a Central
small circle to each of the shields
too the next step is to add some details
to the bow of the long
ship just in a sketch-like
way now you could add a face to the
dragon head at the bow
when you're ready draw the central Mast
for the Viking long
ship and
then draw the yard that crosses the top
of the Mast and holds up the sail
next using curved
lines draw a large sail that is catching
the
wind once you have these basic shapes in
place it's a good idea to check your
drawing
next you could indicate the C at the
base of the Viking L ship just with a
few sketchy
lines at this stage it's time to clean
up your drawing with an
eraser erasing any of the guidelines
that you no longer
need and then check all the lines so
that the they are working together to
create the image of the Viking
longship and then you could add some
details to your drawing and then later
some
shading to learn more about Circle
andine art school I'm might online
drawing courses for beginners please
visit circut
school.com if you'd like to keep up to
date with my YouTube drawing tutorials
please subscribe to my YouTube channel
ccine out school thank you for watching
next up see the drawing develop with
some careful pencil shading
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