How To Draw A Ferris Wheel

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In this lesson, students learn how to draw a Ferris wheel by following a series of simple steps, starting with a large circle and adding details like seats, structure, and decorative elements. The process encourages creativity as students are guided to personalize their drawings with colors and backgrounds. By the end, they will have created a unique Ferris wheel artwork while developing their drawing skills.
  1. What is the first thing you need to do to start drawing a Ferris wheel?
  2. How can you make your Ferris wheel look special and fun?
  3. What do you think is the most important step in making your drawing neat?

Let’s Draw a Ferris Wheel!

Drawing a Ferris wheel is super fun and creative! Follow these easy steps to make your own Ferris wheel picture. Grab your drawing tools, and let’s get started!

What You Need

Before we begin, make sure you have these things:

  • Pencil
  • Marker
  • Paper
  • Eraser

Step 1: Draw the Big Circle

Start by drawing a big circle near the top of your paper. This will be the Ferris wheel. If it’s hard to draw a perfect circle, you can use something round to trace. It’s okay if it takes a few tries!

Step 2: Make Guidelines

Now, let’s divide the circle into parts. Draw a line down the middle and another across the center. Then, add diagonal lines like you’re cutting a pizza. This helps us make even sections.

Step 3: Add Small Circles

Inside the big circle, draw some smaller circles. These will be where the seats go on the Ferris wheel.

Step 4: Draw the Seats

Use your marker to draw the seats. Start at the top and draw a line across each small circle. Add a curved line on top for the roof. Then, draw a “U” shape for the bottom and connect it with a line to make the seat. You can add a smaller “U” for the door. Do this for each seat around the wheel.

Step 5: Add the Structure

Let’s draw the parts that hold up the Ferris wheel. Draw diagonal lines from the circle down to the sides. Make them thick for strong beams. At the bottom, draw a line for the base and connect the beams to it.

Step 6: Erase Extra Lines

Use your eraser to remove any extra lines from the circle, structure, and seats. This makes your drawing look neat.

Step 7: Trace with Marker

Now, trace over the main parts of your Ferris wheel with your marker. This includes the big circle, the beams, and the seats.

Step 8: Add Lights and Fun Details

Make your Ferris wheel shine by adding small circles for lights around the edge and inside the seats. You can also draw fun designs or people inside the seats!

Step 9: Color Your Ferris Wheel

Time to add color! Use your favorite colors to fill in your drawing. Erase any leftover lines after coloring to keep it tidy.

Step 10: Create a Background

Finish your artwork by drawing a background. You could add a fair or circus scene with roller coasters and other fun rides.

Conclusion

Great job! You’ve drawn a Ferris wheel. We hope you had fun and added your own special touches. Remember, you can always try new things and make your drawings unique. Happy drawing!

  • What was your favorite part of drawing the Ferris wheel, and why did you enjoy it? Can you think of other things you like to draw?
  • Have you ever seen a Ferris wheel in real life? What did it look like, and how did it make you feel? If you haven’t, what do you imagine it would be like to ride one?
  • What other fun rides or activities would you include in your drawing if you were creating a whole fair or circus scene? Why do you think those would be fun to draw?
  1. Build a Mini Ferris Wheel: Gather some simple materials like popsicle sticks, glue, and bottle caps. Try to build a mini Ferris wheel model. Think about how the structure holds up the wheel and how the seats are attached. Can you make it spin? Show your creation to your family and explain how you made it!

  2. Ferris Wheel Observation Walk: Next time you visit a fair or amusement park, take a closer look at a real Ferris wheel. How many seats does it have? What colors do you see? Are there any lights? Draw a picture of what you see and compare it to your drawing. What is similar or different?

  3. Design Your Own Ride: Imagine you are an engineer designing a new ride for a fair. Draw your ride on paper. What shape will it be? How will people sit on it? Will it have any special features like lights or music? Share your design with your classmates and explain why you think people would enjoy your ride.

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