Introduction: Drawing 3D Letters ("N")
This is an imagination of the alphabet "N" in 3D with a greenery theme. I will help you make one of your own. The larger the letter, the better the result, as you get more space and can incorporate more elements.
Supplies
- Ivory Sheet or Plain Page
- Graphite/Charcoal pencils
- Eraser
- Smudger (Blending Stumps)
- A letter you want to draw in 3D.
Step 1: Draw Basic Structure
Start with drawing basic 3D shape of the letter. I chose the letter "N". You can choose your initials.
Try drawing with a harder pencil so that it is lighter. I used HB graphite pencil.
After drawing, check for improvements. Check if the vanishing point for all edges is aligned or not.
Step 2: Finalize the Structure
Now that the structure is verified, you can redraw it with a softer pencil. I used 10B graphite pencil here.
Step 3: Adding Elements to the Structure
Now, to incorporate our greenery theme, let's add plants/grass to our letter. Start with basic grass outlines. No need to add much detail; just the shape and the lighting will do the work.
Step 4: Fill the Elements
For creating grass, you can use the little circles or random curvy lines. Define a darker and lighter region for each element according to the imaginary light source. Use a smudger to create a smooth transition in darker and lighter regions.
Follow the YouTube video to learn shading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEh94nq6crQ
Step 5: Add Interesting Elements
Add elements like water, clouds, hanging leaves, etc. to make it more lively. Proper shadows will make the 3d sketch stand out more . Now create your own and share it below




