Another option is to draw a curved line for a hill or a cliff. You could draw a castle on top of a cliff with a long, winding path leading to it, for instance.

Make the keep taller than it is wide. The castle may look a little squashed if the towers are much taller than the keep. Keep in mind that, if you draw a castle seen from the side, some parts of the keep may not be visible.

Another option is to make keeps with a curved base and slightly slanted sides. This will make them stand out even more when you add tops to them.

There are many different ways to decorate towers, so you don’t have to make yours segmented or square-shaped. However, you can use this technique for a quick way to sketch basic towers.

Connect the walls to the towers with a single, horizontal line for each one. Check to make sure the walls are at a consistent height compared to the rest of the castle.

The towers, especially the roofs, are very easy to customize. For example, you could draw crown-shaped caps to make them look more open and battle-ready.

These lines make the roof of the castle look more distinct. They also help outline the upper walkways, which you can add more detail to later.

Change the height of the door depending on your design. You could make it big, about 3⁄4 in (1. 9 cm) the height of the keep, and it will still look good. A big door might make your castle look even harder to break into! If you’re drawing a castle from the side, the door may not be visible at all. Keep in mind the angle you have chosen for your drawing.

To draw simple windows, make them the same shape as the door. Draw a small, horizontal line, then draw an upside-down U-shape over it. The window positioning, size, and shape can vary a lot. It’s your design, so draw them how you want them!

The blocks are small areas to protect people as they look down from the castle walls. Make them look nice by keeping them small and spaced consistently.

If you wanted to, you could erase the outline forming the roof of the keep and replace it with these small squares. Try making these rectangles a little bigger than the ones on the towers to distinguish them.

To ensure these lines are spaced out more evenly, measure the width of the door first. Take the measurement across the bottom or middle part of the door where it is widest. For additional decoration, you could draw a pair of thin wooden bars running across the door’s width. Try placing them 1⁄3 in (0. 85 cm) of the way from the top and bottom edges. You could also draw an arch around the door to make it look like it has a wood frame.

You could also choose to change the flag size or leave them off the castle. Customize your castle with different decorations!

For example, if your castle is on a cliff, shade the cliff to make it look rocky. Try making a few thin, vertical lines. Add some horizontal ones and curves for rocks and cliffs.

Always sketch the castle’s shape and details in pencil first. You can always draw over and erase the outlines before finishing you’re done

Picture where the shadows are on the castle and shade those areas. You can also add discolorations to the castle walls to make them look a little more weather-worn and natural. Shading can be tough, but you don’t need to do it if you’re happy with your design. Experiment with different shading techniques, like hatching and cross hatch marks.

Remember that you don’t have to draw each individual stone or make them look perfectly even. You could sketch a few light lines in some places to make the walls look rough and detailed. These small details are difficult to get right, so consider using less of them or not including them at all if they affect your design negatively.

Color the background elements as well, such as the sky and any mountains you have added. Make sure the castle contrasts with the background so you can easily admire it!