Reference 2418 · DRAWING & PRINTABLE

Compass drawing

A compass drawing reference to copy, sketch or print. View the full image, download a JPG, or make a one-page PDF for A4 or US Letter paper.

Compass drawing — reference 2418

Reference 2418 · 1586 × 1780 pixels

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One drawing per page · White margins

1586 × 1780 pixels · White background

Subject
Compass drawings ↗
Category
Everyday objects
PDF
1 page · A4 or US Letter

DRAWING PRACTICE

How to draw a compass from a reference

Use the finished image above as a reference. These are copying tips, rather than an illustrated step-by-step lesson.

  1. Look at the compass reference and identify its largest shapes. Lightly mark their size and position on your own paper.
  2. Copy the outside contour a small section at a time. Compare the space between lines with the reference before adding details.
  3. Add the smaller features visible in the image. Erase your construction marks, then leave the sketch as an outline or add your own color.
Compass drawing, enlarged