Draw the Wonders of the World in Your Style
Choose three Wonders of the World, research their features, then draw each in your own artistic style using pencils, colors, and labels.
Step-by-step guide to draw the wonders of the world in your style
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Step 1
Choose three Wonders of the World you want to draw.
Step 2
Write each Wonder’s name spaced across your paper so you have three spots to work in.
Step 3
Find one clear reference image for each Wonder using a book or the internet.
Step 4
Write three important features for each Wonder next to its name as quick notes.
Step 5
Pick one artistic style word for each Wonder and write that word under each name.
Step 6
Lightly sketch a simple outline of each Wonder in its own spot using your pencil.
Step 7
Add the key details from your notes to each sketch so the Wonders look recognizable.
Step 8
Use your ruler and pencil to add straight edges or perspective guides as needed for accuracy.
Step 9
Trace over the best lines of each sketch with your black pen or a darker pencil to finalize outlines.
Step 10
Color each Wonder using the coloring materials and the artistic style you chose.
Step 11
Write short labeled captions for each Wonder describing one cool fact you learned.
Step 12
Take a last look and erase any stray pencil marks to make your drawings neat.
Step 13
Share your finished Wonders of the World drawing and what you learned on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a ruler or a black pen for the activity?
Use the straight edge of a book or cereal box for perspective guides and trace over your best lines with a sharpened colored pencil or thin marker when you don't have a ruler or black pen.
My sketches don't look like the Wonders—how can I make them more recognizable?
Return to your clear reference images and the three important feature notes, simplify each Wonder into big shapes, add the key details you wrote next to the name, use your ruler for any necessary straight edges or perspective guides, then retrace the final lines with your black pen.
How can I adapt the steps for different ages doing this drawing activity?
For younger children, have them choose one Wonder, skip the ruler/perspective guides, and focus on bold outlines and simple coloring materials, while older kids can follow every step including detailed notes, precise perspective with a ruler, and advanced shading or style techniques.
How can we extend or personalize our Wonders of the World drawings after finishing the basic steps?
Add a labeled map or background, try mixed media like watercolor washes or glued-on scrapbook paper for your coloring materials, write extra captions with more facts, and then share the finished piece and what you learned on DIY.org as the final step.
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🏔️ Machu Picchu sits about 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level and was brought to global attention in 1911.
🏛️ Petra's famous Treasury is carved straight into rose-red sandstone—so it's often called the "Rose City."
🗿 The Great Pyramid of Giza stood as the tallest man-made structure for about 3,800 years.
🧱 The Great Wall of China spans over 21,000 kilometers when you include all its sections and branches.
🕌 The Taj Mahal can look pink, milky white, or golden depending on the time of day and moonlight.
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