Learn how to draw a great looking Declaration of Independence with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Declaration of Independence.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing the Declaration of Independence
How to Draw a Great Looking Declaration of Independence for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Begin the Declaration of Independence outline by drawing a spiral-shaped line. This is the rolled edge of the paper. Draw a straight and a curved line inside the spiral, enclosing the corner of the paper.
Drawing Step 2
2. Extend long curved lines from the top and bottom of the spiral. Double the end of one line back upon itself to meet the other line.
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Drawing Step 3
3. Extend the end of the spiral with a long curved line. Coil it into a spiral at the top.
Drawing Step 4
4. Draw a long curved line from the top of the spiral, indicating the top of the paper. Draw curved lines from the center and the bottom of the spiral to the edge of the document.
Drawing Step 5
5. Finish enclosing the paper, extending a long curved line from the top of the paper to the bottom of it. Then, draw an "L" shaped line beside it. This begins the inkwell.
Drawing Step 6
6. Enclose a small rectangle at the top of the inkwell. Then, extend two long, curved, parallel lines from the inkwell. This is the central shaft of the quill feather pen.
Draw the side of the feather using a long curved line. Connect it to the shaft with a small "V" shaped line.
Drawing Step 7
7. Continue outlining the feather. Use short lines that meet at jagged points, with longer curved lines connecting them.
Near the tip of the feather, allow the lines to branch into a "Y" shape. Texture the feather with short curved lines near the shaft.
Add More Details to Your Declaration of Independence Picture - Step 8
8. Write the words "Declaration of" in a thick, fancy font at the top of the paper.
Complete the Outline of Your Declaration of Independence Drawing - Step 9
9. Write "Independence" in a thick, fancy font. Then sign the paper in cursive script, underlining the signature.
Color Your Declaration of Independence Drawing
Your Declaration of Independence outline is now complete. Color your drawing. The Declaration of Independence is over 200 years old, and the paper has been yellowed. Use a beige or light orange to color it.
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Learn More About The Declaration of Independence Drawing
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them."
You can learn how to draw the Declaration of Independence, of which those are the opening words.
The Declaration of Independence was a document that the Founding Fathers of the United States sent to the government of Britain. Many important men signed it.
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You can learn how to draw Thomas Jefferson, one of those men. He later became the president of the United States.
The large piece of paper was shaped like this scroll drawing. Today, it is kept under glass to preserve it.
For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw The U.S. Capitol Building or Patriotic Ribbon Drawing tutorials.
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