{"id":1022665,"date":"2019-05-13T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yn1ytql9c3.onrocket.site\/?p=1022665"},"modified":"2024-02-12T07:23:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:23:18","slug":"how-to-draw-a-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/how-to-draw-a-cross\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Draw a Cross: Easy Step-by-Step Cross Drawing Tutorial for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- 22May2024 Added a CTA after step 4 -->\r\n<p>Learn how to draw a great looking <b>Cross<\/b> with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial, plus FREE printable pages.<\/p>\r\n<p>By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cross.<\/p>\r\n[mbr_is_for tags='CUSTOMER - EDG Member - Active']\r\n<a href=\"#member-printable\" class=\"btn-yellow\">Jump to Printable PDF<\/a>\r\n[\/mbr_is_for]\r\n<h2 class=\"guide-h2\">Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cross<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"featured-image-shortcode\">\r\n[thumbnail]\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\" style=\"margin-top: 35px;\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">How to Draw a Great Looking Cross for Kids and Beginners - Step 1<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-01.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 01\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-01.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>1. Begin by drawing a narrow vertical rectangle. This will form the base or central upright stake of the cross.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Drawing Step 2<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-02.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 02\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-02.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>2. Draw another, slightly smaller, rectangle within the first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n[mbr_is_for tags='CUSTOMER - EDG Member - Active'][ELSE_is_for]\r\n<div class=\"member-cta\" style=\"border: 3px solid #FD566C; padding: 15px 20px 1px; margin: 35px auto;\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading widget-title\">Unlock AD FREE and PRINTABLE drawing and coloring tutorials<\/h2>\r\n\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 21px; margin-left: 2em;\">\r\n\t\t<li>1,900+ drawing &amp; coloring PDFs<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>50+ ebooks<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Ad-free website<\/li>\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/promo.easydrawingguides.com\/become-member\/?loc=incontent\" class=\"promo-banner-btn\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">LEARN MORE<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/mbr_is_for]\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Drawing Step 3<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-03.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 03\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-03.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>3. Draw a narrow horizontal rectangle perpendicular to the first. Notice that this rectangle is shorter than the first, and that it is placed above the halfway point on the upright pale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Drawing Step 4<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-04.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 04\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-04.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>4. Draw another, slightly smaller, rectangle within the horizontal rectangle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Drawing Step 5<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-05.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 05\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-05.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>5. Erase the guidelines from the outer edges of the cross, giving it a solid outline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Drawing Step 6<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-06.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 06\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-06.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>6. Between the cross and its outline, draw short straight lines that are slanted in various directions. This outlines the edges of the stained glass sections. Within the horizontal arms of the cross, draw straight lines that slant on opposite parallels. This too outlines sections of the glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Drawing Step 7<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-07.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 07\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-07.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>7. Draw straight lines within the upper and lower portions of the upright pale. Enclose irregular shapes, outlining the cut glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Add More Details to Your Cross Picture - Step 8<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-08.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 08\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-08.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>8. Draw a large rectangle surrounding the entire cross. Then, begin filling the rectangle with small rectangles and squares of various sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Complete the Outline of Your Cross Drawing - Step 9<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-09.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 09\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-09.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>9. Completely fill in the large rectangle with smaller rectangles and squares to finish the stained glass window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"guide-step\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"stepstyle\">Color Your Cross Drawing<\/h3>\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-10.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Draw a Cross Step 10\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cross-10.png\">\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>Color each of the small shapes with different colors in order to mimic the appearance of stained glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"guide-step-text\"><p>Tip: draw this picture on a plastic sheet, waxed paper, or some other transparent or translucent material. Color with markers and then hang on a window. Sunlight will filter through the translucent material as it would a real stained glass window!<\/p>\n<p>For more great Easter drawing tutorials, see the <a href=\"..\/15-easy-easter-step-by-step-drawing-tutorials\/\">15 Easy Easter Drawing Tutorials post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"video-section-2\" id=\"step-instructions\">\r\n   [mbr_is_for tags='CUSTOMER - EDG Member - Active']\r\n      [pod_if_field  seq=\"28\" pod=\"newdrawingguides\" id=\"1022663\" field=\"vimeo_id\" index=\"{_index}\"]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[\/pod_if_field]\r\n   [ELSE_is_for]\r\n      [pod_if_field  seq=\"30\" pod=\"newdrawingguides\" id=\"1022663\" field=\"use_mediavine_video\" index=\"{_index}\"]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[\/pod_if_field]\r\n   [\/mbr_is_for]\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n[mbr_is_for tags='CUSTOMER - 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a cross with a looped top - was a symbol of life in the religion of ancient Egypt. Hieroglyphics depict the ankh being held by pharaohs or gods. The ankh was later \"adopted and extensively used on Coptic Christian monuments.\"<\/p>\n<p>The cross in this drawing guide looks like stained glass or a mosaic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stained_glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stained glass<\/a> crosses have been common decorative elements in churches for a thousand years.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of stained glass depicting religious scenes can be observed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metropolitan Museum<\/a> in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>The stained glass artwork has been collected from churches, chapels, and cathedrals across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to draw a stained glass cross?<\/p>\n<p>This easy, step-by-step drawing tutorial is here to show you how.<\/p>\n<p>All you will need is a pencil, pen, or marker and a sheet of paper.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to color your finished drawing.<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/how-to-draw-a-dads-trophy\/\">Dad's Trophy drawing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/how-to-draw-a-lantern\/\">Lantern drawing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/how-to-draw-an-igloo\/\">Igloo drawing<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"download-guide\" id=\"member-printable\">\r\n<h2 class=\"guide-h2\">Cross Drawing Tutorial - Easy &amp; Fun Printable Pages<\/h2>\r\n\r\n   <div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n      <p><b>The following printable pages are FREE to all readers.<\/b><\/p>\r\n      <p>Click the picture or button below to view the free printable PDF of this drawing guide.<\/p>\r\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/edgmemberprintables.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/549howtodrawacross-printableworksheet.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/549-cross-printable-thumbnail.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Printables thumbnail: How to draw a Cross\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/549-cross-printable-thumbnail.png\"><\/a>\r\n       <a class=\"btn-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/edgmemberprintables.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/549howtodrawacross-printableworksheet.pdf\">View FREE Printable Pages<\/a>\r\n       [mbr_is_for tags='CUSTOMER - EDG Member - Active']\r\n      <br>\r\n       [ELSE_is_for]\r\n       <p style=\"margin-top: 35px;\">If you like what you see, <a href=\"https:\/\/promo.easydrawingguides.com\/become-member\/\">sign up today<\/a> to access our library of thousands of simple coloring pages and drawing guides!<\/p>\r\n       <!--In-content become-member CTA image-->\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/promo.easydrawingguides.com\/become-member\/\" class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/become-a-member-CTA-in-content___568px.png\" class=\"ggnoads\" alt=\"Become a member sales prompt\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" width=\"568\" height=\"352\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/easydrawingguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/become-a-member-CTA-in-content___568px.png\"><\/a>\r\n       [\/mbr_is_for]\r\n   <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \r\n  \"@type\": \"HowTo\", \r\n  \"name\": \"Easy, step by step Cross drawing tutorial with a coloring page\",\r\n  \"description\": \"This Cross drawing tutorial will help you to learn to draw a great looking Cross with easy, step by step instructions. 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