Today, young artists and their parents have yet another task: to draw a temple with a pencil. It’s both complicated and simple. Depending on how to approach this. It will take a lot of time and patience, because in the task there are enough small details, which are the architectural elements of the temple. The structure itself is geometrically clear, consisting of simple and complex figures. Therefore, for a more accurate image transmission, we need a ruler and a good eye.
But first, a little history
When Christianity was born, churches were not built, and believers had to pray in special buildings - basilicas. Then came the time of persecution, and Christians hid and prayed in the catacomb dungeons. And only with time did a modern, familiar view of the structure form. It is believed that the temple is the house of God. The Lord is invisible in him. A temple or church differs from an ordinary house in that there is an altar inside, outside - domes, crosses on them.
Symbolism
The dome traditionally symbolizes heaven, and the cross - Jesus Christ, his victory over death. People believe that there is an angel at the throne of every temple, even if the temple is abandoned. As you know, many of the churches in the revolutionary time were destroyed. And it is good if they are restored in the same place, since it is sanctified.
How to draw a church - Christian Orthodox?
Let's get down to creativity! We chose the simple-looking Orthodox Church of the Intercession. We will need: a dense Whatman paper, wax crayons, a glass-spill, brushes (preferably natural), watercolors, an eraser, pencils.
Step 1. How to draw a temple?
First we determine the horizon line. The construction stands near the river and is reflected in the water. Mark the boundary of land and water.
Step 2. We draw the outlines of the temple (you can create a special template for the child). We outline the mirror reflection of the building in the river (in softer tones). We remind you that at this stage we work with wax colored crayons.
Step 3. We paint the walls of the temple in white. The dome is yellow. Reflection in the river does not need to be painted over. On the earth around depict trees. In the sky - the sun. Ripples in water light blue or white. The work is finished with crayons!
Step 4. And now - the most interesting! We remove the crayons, we will no longer need them. Then it is necessary to soak the watercolor and draw the earth, sky, water with sweeping and large strokes. Remember: water is always darker than sky, earth is darker than water. So it should turn out in the figure. Do not be afraid to paint over the image previously drawn with crayons. It, after drying the watercolors, must necessarily appear!
Another way to draw a temple
Although Orthodox architecture has its own centuries-old traditions, it is possible to portray a building beautifully and without knowing them: the main thing is to observe the basic laws of graphics and painting.
Step 1. On a piece of paper A4, in its right part, draw a line - vertical. From the same point from which we started the construction of the line, we draw two oblique, diverging at the same angles.
Step 2. Like a previously built scheme, you need to finish the left side of our drawing. The box should come out. Its angle is at the bottom, all the lines should converge there. Dotted lines denote the edges and the base of the parallelepiped itself. In the center up, we draw one line. This is a guideline for building a dome. On the sides we draw vertical lines in the amount of four.
Step 3. We draw a line - arched - curved up. This is the base of our dome. We draw down the borders of the tower with the bell. It should, as it were, leave the base of the dome and end on the roof of the lower tier of our temple. The upper edge of the dome resembles a bulb with a sharp end.
Step 4. And on the left, on the sidewall - the wall of the lower tier of the structure - we outline three half-cylinders. Their height corresponds to the size of the temple. To them we finish the pointed domes. We make out the roof of the building in the form of curved arches.
Step 5. On the right wall of the temple we draw a door, above it are two or three windows. On the bell tower, we also draw a few windows. They are oblong narrow in shape.
Step 6. We continue the lesson on the topic “How to draw a temple in stages?” With a simple pencil, we shade the dark sections of the towers, as well as windows and doors. Using shading, give the dome of the temple volume. Draw a shadow that falls from the building and the bell tower. Almost everything is ready. It remains to remove unnecessary sketch lines. You can “blur” the shadows with the eraser - somewhere lighter, somewhere darker. Now you know how to draw a temple with a pencil in stages.
Colorize
This image we have obtained with you can also be painted additionally with paints or ink, if you wish.
Step 1. We breed mascara with ordinary water one to one. Dip a finger into it and rub the right turret. We also act on the left!
Step 2. Cover the dome and roof with yellow - in exactly the same way.
Step 3. The walls are painted with emerald green paint, you can add ocher.
Step 4. Above the dome and the roof we make a “wash” of a gray-blue hue.
Be sure to let the drawing dry. Now it can be framed and hung on the wall. And you can give someone such beauty!
Additional advice on how to draw a temple: in the same way (only using a brush already) our drawing is painted with gouache or watercolor. In this case, it will look different, but no less attractive.