How to Draw an Anchor

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a ring.

   To draw the ring, draw a circle.
   
   Then draw a smaller circle inside the first circle.
   
   At the bottom middle of the inner circle, draw a skinny trapezoid.
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   Step 2: Draw a thick cross underneath the outer circle.

   , Slightly flare out the bottom half of the vertical part of the cross.
   
   The shank is the vertical part of the cross while the stock is its horizontal part. ,, This is the crown.
   
   At the end of each arm of the crescent, add a triangle pointing out.
   
   This is the fluke. ,,,
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   Step 3: At both ends of the crossbar

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   Step 4: flare out the ends.

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   Step 5: Draw a crescent at the bottom of the cross slightly wider than the crossbar width.

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   Step 6: At the crescents midpoint

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   Step 7: draw a small triangle pointing downwards.

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   Step 8: Draw the outline of the anchor based on the sketch.

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   Step 9: Erase the guidelines.

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    Step 10: Add color.

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