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How to draw a lantern in 2023

How to draw a 2023 lantern is as follows:

1, first draw a large oval as the outer outline of the lantern, then add the bottom of the lantern with a fold line.

2. Next, use two ovals to draw the lantern bottom ventilation holes, note that you must draw the elevation. Then draw a circle to connect the lantern spike, and then draw the spike with a straight line.

3. Below, draw the texture on the lantern with repeated curved lines, and then draw the hanging loop above the lantern with a folded line.

4. Finally, draw two straight lines on top of the hanging ring to connect the pickets, then draw the pickets with straight lines, and use short straight lines to decorate the lower part of the lantern with air holes, and use watercolor pencils to paint the colors after drawing.

Chinese lanterns, also collectively known as lantern colors:

It is an ancient traditional Han craft. Over thousands of years, lanterns have developed different regional styles, each with a unique artistic expression. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, people hang up red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.

Lanterns synthesize the crafts of painting, paper-cutting, papier-maché and sewing, and are closely linked to the lives of Chinese people. Lanterns have become a symbol of festivity for Chinese people. After generations of lantern artists inheritance and development, formed a colorful varieties and high level of craftsmanship.

From the types of lanterns: palace lanterns, lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling points, there are figures, landscapes, birds and flowers, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc., in addition to the horse lanterns for people to enjoy.