How to Draw a Pyramid

Drawing landscapes are always interesting and when the subject is something as captivating and mysterious as a pyramid, it just doubles the fun. Here is a simple step-by-step 3D drawing of a triangular pyramid for kids.

Step 1

How to Draw a Pyramid Step 1

• Begin your drawing by making an acute triangle as the one shown in the picture. It might look like a right angle triangle at first, but when you pay attention, it is an acute triangle.

Step 2

How to Draw a Pyramid Step 2

• Now add two more lines to draw another triangle, keeping the right arm of the first triangle as the third arm of the second triangle (Picture 2).

Step 3

How to Draw a Pyramid Step 3

• See the above picture and draw seven parallel lines running through both the triangles. Picture 3 can be a nice example of an optical illusion as the lines are looking like they are curved a little where they cut through the common arm of the two triangles. But, they are actually straight lines, you may check with your ruler to be sure.

Step 4

How to Draw a Pyramid Step 4

• Now, follow picture 4 and add small lines perpendicular to the straight lines drawn in the earlier step. Once you are done, your stone pyramid will be ready.

Step 5

How to Draw a Pyramid Step 5

• Next, it is time to work on the details of the landscape as a pyramid cannot just in an empty space.

Step 6

How to Draw a Pyramid Step 6

• A symmetrical pyramid and neat sand dunes in a clear starry night; your picture is now ready to be hung in your personal art gallery.

How to Draw a Pyramid Step by Step

How about trying your hand at drawing some other wonders of the world, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty? Go ahead and have fun.