Creating Eye-Catching Banner Designs for Maximum Impact
Hey there! Let's dive into this tutorial on drawing impressive banners for your artwork. Looking for a more complex design? Check out this advanced version. Don't forget to grab the free worksheet for this guide at the end!
This tutorial will teach you:
- The perfect straight banner
- Curved banners with an elegant touch
- Wavy banners for added dynamism
- How to personalize your banners with decorations
- AND MUCH MORE!
First Things First...
Tools Mentioned
- Marker Paper (preferably Rhodia Graph Paper)
- Tombow Twin Tone Markers
- Ruler
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Let's Get Started!
Prefer watching over reading? Skip right to the video and see these techniques in action! ??
How do you nail a stylish banner? It all starts with the basic designs.
Lay a sheet of marker paper on top of one Rhodia graph paper sheet.
Hint: You might see I use Tombow TwinTone markers with various colors, but any brand will do, even good old pencils. I just use different colors to distinguish steps in this tutorial.
Straight Banners
Step 1: Draw two parallel lines
Step 2: Close off the ends
Step 3: Draw two sets of parallel lines coming off the rectangle
Step 4: Add the angled edges and close off the shapes
Step 5: Add angled connections
A slight twist with the folds going another way...
Curved Banners
Hint: Keep the curvature minimal to avoid an awkward appearance.
Step 1: Sketch dots at where the curved line will be, then connect them
Follow Steps 1-5 for the straight banner
Wavy Banners
Step 1: Draw your first two parallel lines in a wavy fashion
Step 2: Close off the ends (as in Step 2, straight banners)
Step 3: Draw two sets of parallel lines coming off the rectangle but on opposite sides this time
Follow Steps 4 & 5 of the straight banner, above
For a creative twist...
And repeat Step 2-5 for the straight banner, again!
Extra Embellishments Time!
And that's a wrap!
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- To create intricate calligraphy on your banners, consider using the Tombow Twin Tone Markers mentioned in this tutorial. This art supply can help you achieve a wide range of colors and shades.
- As you delve into home-and-garden or lifestyle projects, you might find that banners made with the techniques taught in this guide can provide a unique touch, enhancing the aesthetic appeal.
- For those who prefer a visual approach, a video demonstrating these banner-making techniques is available, allowing you to learn by watching rather than reading. This can be particularly useful for understanding more complex designs like curved and wavy banners.
