Learn how to draw a great looking Bow and Arrow with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Bow and Arrow.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Bow and Arrow
How to Draw a Great Looking Bow and Arrow for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Begin by drawing the tip of the bow. Draw two series of connected curved lines, and attach them on each end using a curved line. Extend curved lines upward from each side, and double one back to meet the other, enclosing the tip.
Easy Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 2
2. Band the string notch with curved lines. Then, extend a pair of curved lines below it to begin outlining the upper limb of the bow. Draw a curved line down its center.
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Easy Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 3
3. Next, begin drawing the handle riser section. Draw a curved line across the bottom of the limb, and attach its two ends using another curved line. Then, extend two series of connected curved lines beneath it to form the grip.
Easy Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 4
4. Draw a curved line across the bottom of the grip, and connect its two ends using an additional curved line. Then, draw curved lines across the grip to texture it. Finally, extend a long curved line to form the back of the lower limb - the side facing away from the archer.
Easy Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 5
5. Draw the face of the lower limb - the side facing the archer - using a long curved line. Connect the two sides with a curved line. Then, draw two series of short, connected, curved lines to form the string notch. Connect these using a short curved line. Draw a curved line down the center of the lower limb.
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Easy Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 6
6. Draw a pair of straight lines to outline the shaft of the arrow; erase as necessary. Connect them with a short line on one end.
Easy Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 7
7. Draw a small curved rectangle at the top of the shaft. Then, draw a curved line at the top of the rectangle, extending beyond its sides. From each end of this line, extend a straight line. Allow them to meet at a point, forming the arrowhead. Draw a straight line down its center.
Add More Details to Your Bow and Arrow Picture - Step 8
8. Draw a set of straight, parallel lines between the base of the arrow's shaft and the lower string notch. This forms one half of the bowstring. Behind it, use connected curved lines to sketch the fletching, or feathers.
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Complete the Outline of Your Bow and Arrow Drawing - Step 9
9. Use curved lines to draw the fletching on the opposite side of the arrow. Then, draw a pair of straight, parallel lines from the fletching to the upper string notch, completing the bowstring.
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Learn More About The Bow and Arrow Drawing
The bow and arrow is an ancient weapon. In the past, it was used in warfare, and today is still used in recreational sports and in hunting.
Bows and arrows were made of wood, with an arrowhead of bone, stone, or metal. Today, many are crafted of lightweight materials such as fiberglass.
Bows and arrows were used historically in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Some of the oldest arrowheads have been found in Africa, dating back thousands of years.
Children are often introduced to archery via animated films. Some popular Disney films featuring bows and arrows include Brave, Robin Hood, Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast, The Sword and the Stone, Hercules, and Mulan.
Another instance of archery in popular culture can be found in The Hunger Games's Katniss Everdeen. Katniss once used her prowess as an archer to feed her family. Later, she used a silver bow and arrow to survive the Games.
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