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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw Guitars PDF download Download Article Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

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  • An Electric Guitar (V-Type)
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  • A Person Playing the Guitar
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  • Classic Guitar
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  • Modern Guitar
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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 135,702 times.

This tutorial will show you four ways to draw different types of guitars, among them a classic guitar and a modern guitar. Let's begin!

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Method 1 Method 1 of 4:

An Electric Guitar (V-Type)

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  1. Step 1 Sketch the V-shape body of the electric guitar. 1 Sketch the V-shape body of the electric guitar.
  2. Step 2 Sketch the shapes for neck and head area. 2 Sketch the shapes for neck and head area. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Sketch the additional details and parts of the guitar. 3 Sketch the additional details and parts of the guitar.
  4. Step 4 Sketch the decals and decorations if needed. 4 Sketch the decals and decorations if needed.
  5. Step 5 Refine the artwork using a smaller tipped drawing tool. 5 Refine the artwork using a smaller tipped drawing tool.
  6. Step 6 Draw the outline over the sketch. 6 Draw the outline over the sketch.
  7. Step 7 Remove the sketch marks and add color. 7 Remove the sketch marks and add color.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 4:

A Person Playing the Guitar

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  1. Step 1 Sketch the wireframe of a person playing a guitar. 1 Sketch the wireframe of a person playing a guitar.
  2. Step 2 Sketch the basic shapes of the body and the guitar. 2 Sketch the basic shapes of the body and the guitar.
  3. Step 3 Sketch additional details for the face, clothes and the guitar. 3 Sketch additional details for the face, clothes and the guitar.
  4. Step 4 Refine the Sketch using a smaller tipped drawing tool. 4 Refine the Sketch using a smaller tipped drawing tool.
  5. Step 5 Draw the outlines over the sketch. 5 Draw the outlines over the sketch.
  6. Step 6 Erase and remove the sketch marks. 6 Erase and remove the sketch marks.
  7. Step 7 Add color. 7 Add color.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 4:

Classic Guitar

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  1. Step 1 Sketch a pear like shape in the middle of the page. 1 Sketch a pear like shape in the middle of the page. This will be the body of the guitar.
  2. Step 2 Draw a long slim oval on top of the body. 2 Draw a long slim oval on top of the body.
  3. Step 3 At the upper end of the long oval draw a small oval, and a small circle at the lower end. 3 At the upper end of the long oval draw a small oval, and a small circle at the lower end.
  4. Step 4 Outline the shape of the guitar. 4 Outline the shape of the guitar. Add in details like the strings.
  5. Step 5 Carefully erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger. 5 Carefully erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger.
  6. Step 6 Add in the color! 6 Add in the color! Follow the illustration for reference or color as you please.
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Method 4 Method 4 of 4:

Modern Guitar

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  1. Step 1 Sketch a pear like shape in the middle of the page. 1 Sketch a pear like shape in the middle of the page. This will be the body of the guitar.
  2. Step 2 On top of the body draw a long slim oval. 2 On top of the body draw a long slim oval.
  3. Step 3 At the upper end of the long oval draw another pear like shape, but smaller. 3 At the upper end of the long oval draw another pear like shape, but smaller.
  4. Step 4 Outline the shape of the guitar. 4 Outline the shape of the guitar. Add in details like the strings and buttons.
  5. Step 5 Carefully erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger. 5 Carefully erase the sketch lines and make the contour stronger.
  6. Step 6 Add in the color! 6 Add in the color! Follow the illustration for reference or make it as cool as you like.
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 135,702 times. 82 votes - 70% Co-authors: 10 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 135,702 Categories: Drawing Objects Article SummaryX

To draw a classic guitar, start by sketching a pear like shape in the middle of your paper, which will be the body of the guitar. Next, draw a long, slim oval on the top of the body for the neck of the guitar, and at the upper end draw a small oval. Then, at the lower end, add a small circle. Once the basic shape is done, outline the shape of the guitar and add in details like the strings. Finally, color in your classic guitar. To learn how to draw an electric guitar, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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