To draw a graduation cap, follow these simple step-by-step instructions:
- Draw the base oval : Start by drawing an oval shape near the bottom center of your paper. This will be the bottom part of the cap where it sits on the head.
- Draw the sides : From the edges of the oval, draw two curved lines going upward and slightly inward, narrowing as they go up.
- Connect the sides : Connect the tops of those two lines with a curved line, forming the side of the cap.
- Draw the mortarboard (top part) : Above the side shape, draw a diamond shape (a tilted square) that represents the flat top of the graduation cap.
- Add the tassel : From one corner of the diamond, draw two parallel lines going downward. Connect these lines at the bottom with a small circle or oval, then draw more lines hanging down from it to form the tassel strands.
- Outline and color : Trace your drawing with a black marker or pen. Color the cap black and the tassel yellow or gold for a traditional look. You can add shading or a gray edge to give it a 3D effect.
This method is demonstrated clearly in the Art for Kids Hub tutorial, which emphasizes having fun and practicing the shapes, especially the oval and diamond shapes that form the cap
. Another tutorial suggests drawing the symmetrical cap shape first, then adding the mortarboard and tassel, and finally tracing and coloring it
. These steps are suitable for beginners and kids and can be used to create drawings for cards or decorations celebrating graduation
. If you want a visual guide, there are several video tutorials available online that walk you through each step slowly and clearly
