Subway trains provide public transportation to city destinations.
A subway train is a passenger vehicle, typically driven by a single operator, that travels underneath the ground on a guided track. Originally developed for New York City, these subway systems eventually caught on in other metropolitan cities. These trains vary in design, but most cars feature basic rectangular shapes that closely resemble cross-country passenger trains. If you wish to draw a subway train, use a picture of one so that you can recreate this image realistically.
Instructions
1. Select a picture of a subway train that is angled in the desired way for you to create this drawing.
2. Sketch the basic outline of the subway car or cars as depicted in the picture you are using as a reference guide. Regardless of how the train is angled, you may want to use a ruler to assist you in drawing long, straight lines. Check the rough draft outline of your subway train with the picture and ensure the basic shape is proportional.
3. Draw the windows and doors of the subway train. Use the ruler to assist you in creating straight lines of these train compartments. However, take note of any rounded edges of these train features and draw them accordingly. Use light pencil marks until you are satisfied with how the windows and doors look.
4. Study the picture and take note of any small or large details that define this particular subway train. If any of the interior features are visible, sketch these areas carefully. Sketch out the stylish marks on the subway train to complete this image.
5. Check your rough draft drawing of the subway train with the reference picture and fix any differences you notice between the two pages. Erase any remaining pencil marks that are not needed to complete the drawing at this time.
6. Trace all of the pencil lines of the subway train with an ink pen to add a bolder look. Move the pen carefully and consistently over these lines to avoid any mistakes. Let the ink dry, then erase all of the remaining pencil marks on the page.
7. Shade the subway train as it is shown in the picture to add a sense of realism to the drawing. Whether this train is underground or outside, there will be light sources illuminating certain areas of the train while creating shadows in other regions. In train stations, many artificial lights will cause great lighting on the train and surrounding areas. Above ground, the sun will only illuminate the train from one point.
8. Use the pen to create cross-hatched shading or use the pencil to create faded shading, as both techniques provide for different effects.
