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This is an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a grenade.
Steps
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1Draw the basic shape of the grenade (an oval). You can also use a circle or other shapes to make your grenade look unique.
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2Add 5 diagonal curve lines to act as guidelines. Make sure that there is enough space in the top of the oval for the pin later.Advertisement
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3Add 4 vertical curve lines to act as another guideline.
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4Add a square or a rectangle shape at the top of the oval.
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5Add another rectangle on the top and a triangle pointing downwards.
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6Add a circle that will serve as the pin of the grenade.
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7Follow the guidelines and add the details. If preferred, ink in your work. Note that the grenade has several curve parts in the side.
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8Erase the stray pencil marks and the unwanted lines.
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9Color your work.
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10Don't forget that a grenade is made up of metal. Make it more realistic by adding highlights and shadows.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I draw a realistic human with a shadow and proper details like eyebrows and hair?Community AnswerStart with light strokes of pencil and keep adding detail as you go. If you take your time with it you can add more and more detail. Try looking at a picture of an actual human to give you a reference.
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QuestionHow do I make it more eye-catching?Community AnswerLook up a picture of a real grenade and see what to change to make it more realistic. For example, on a real grenade, the little green squares are more defined, pop out more, and have space between each of them.
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