How to Draw a Castle

There is something about drawing a castle that really touches a deep place in the hearts of children.  When I taught four year olds - they loved it as much as the kindergarteners.  Something about it.    Another important point is it is super easy.  Here are the simple steps to drawing a castle:

I loved how this student added the knights.  So adorable!

Step One: Place the paper in the landscape position.  Draw an horizon line near the bottom of the paper.

Step Two:  Draw a square in the middle of the horizon line (and on top of it!).

Step Three:  Draw a tall, thin rectangle on one side of the square.

Step Four:  Draw another tall, thin rectangle on the other side of the square.

Step Five:  Draw a triangle on top of the two tall rectangles.

Step Six:  Draw small squares across the top of the square.  Add flags on top of the triangles on the tall rectangles (triangles on their sides). Draw a curved line (upside down U) to make the door.

Step Seven:  Add a door knob (circle).  And a draw bridge if you wish (a U shape).

Step Eight:  Add any details you might like - such as wood grain, windows, texture on the castle, water around the castle and so forth. 

Step Nine:  Color with crayons!

I love how the draw bridge reaches out and the textures on the castle!

The princess and her cascading hair! It goes right into the water!