Learn how to draw a great looking The U.S. Capitol Building with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect The U.S. Capitol Building.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing The U.S. Capitol Building
How to Draw a Great Looking The U.S. Capitol Building for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Begin the U.S. Capitol Building outline by drawing parts of three levels. First, draw narrow vertical rectangles, and connect them with narrow horizontal rectangles.
Draw another horizontal rectangle on top and connect the shapes at the bottom using straight and curved lines.
Drawing Step 2
2. Draw the staircases on either side of previous shapes. Start with stacks of parallelograms, and use straight lines to sketch basically parallel handrails. Enclose a cube and a partial rectangle on each end.
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Drawing Step 3
3. Draw "U" shaped lines to create arches on the lowest levels. Then, draw a series of vertical rectangles above the uppermost rectangle.
Draw two narrow horizontal rectangles on top of them. Band the vertical rectangles with vertical lines.
Drawing Step 4
4. Draw a series of squares and rectangles of different sizes on each side of the structure.
Drawing Step 5
5. Draw a rectangle on each side of the building. Connect its corner to the nearest square with a straight line. Detail the structure with straight horizontal and vertical lines.
Then, draw a triangle-shaped roof on top of each end. Use straight lines to draw the rest of the roof, a triangular prism.
Drawing Step 6
6. Draw "U" shaped arches on each end of the building. Use horizontal lines to detail the front of the building. Draw two small rectangles near the center of the building.
Enclose rounded roofs over them as well as the center of the building. From the small squares, extend straight, vertical lines. Enclose a rectangular flag on each pole.
Drawing Step 7
7. Draw squares and narrow vertical rectangles to create windows on the front of the building.
Add More Details to Your The U.S. Capitol Building Picture - Step 8
8. Draw the dome above the center of the building. Use straight, vertical lines and horizontal curved lines to create the stacked cylinders.
Then, use a long curved line to enclose a half-circle. Draw another series of curved rectangles above it, followed by a small peanut shape.
Complete the Outline of Your The U.S. Capitol Building Drawing - Step 9
9. Decorate the dome with curved lines, "U" shaped lines, and pairs of straight, parallel lines. Sketch a flame-like shape at the tip of the dome.
Color Your The U.S. Capitol Building Drawing
Your U.S. Capitol Building outline is now complete. Color your drawing. The building is mostly cream or beige in color. There are green roofs on each end, and red, white, and blue American flags fly above it.
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Learn More About The The U.S. Capitol Building Drawing
The U.S. Capitol Building is one of the iconic landmarks of America - especially of those in Washington, D.C.
While the building itself is very complex, this easy, step-by-step guide will help you create a realistic U.S. Capitol Building drawing.
The Capitol Building has five levels. You can see the tiers and windows in the drawing. It also has a tall dome on top.
Scroll down for a downloadable PDF of this tutorial.
You can learn how to draw other famous American landmarks. Check out this Whitehouse drawing - the home of the president is located just over two miles away from the capitol building.
The Statue of Liberty drawing represents another American landmark. It is located some distance away in New York City.
For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw Taj Mahal or Golden Gate Bridge Drawing tutorials.
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