How to Draw the Sydney Opera House (Easy Step by Step)
The Sydney Opera House is fun to draw because its famous roof looks like a group of sails or shark fins. You only need a flat tray shape, three pointy curved sails, and some wavy lines for the water.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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In this article (7 sections)
How to draw the Sydney Opera House step by step
How to Draw the Sydney Opera House · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The flat base
Draw a long, flat tray shape that is a little wider at the top than at the bottom. This is the platform the whole building sits on.
Step 2: The tall middle sail
Start a little above the middle of the base and sweep a big curve up to a sharp point, like a shark fin. Then bring a slightly wavy line straight down the right side until it touches the base.
Step 3: The left sail
On the left of the tall sail, draw a smaller fin shape. Start at the base and curve up to a point, then come back down with a short line that meets the base next to the big sail.
Step 4: The right sail
On the right of the tall sail, draw another small fin. Start low on the big sail's edge, curve up to a point, then slide down to the base on the right.
Step 5: Curves inside the sails
Inside each of the three sails, draw one more curved line that follows the outside edge. Start each one at the base and end it near the tip, so the sails look like thick, curved shells.
Step 6: The harbor waves
Under the building, draw two rows of wavy lines for the harbor water. Make the lower row a little shorter than the top row and start it a little to the right.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Sydney Opera House? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing the Sydney Opera House
- Draw the tall middle sail first, then fit the smaller ones beside it. The big shape tells you how tall the others should be.
- Keep each sail's tip sharp and pointy, and let the outer edge curve like the back of a slide. The inside line should follow that same curve.
- For the waves, make each bump about the same size. Try humming up and down as you draw to keep the rhythm even.
Free Sydney Opera House coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Sydney Opera House coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Sydney Opera House drawing
Try white or cream for the sails, a gray or sandy color for the base, and blue and teal for the harbor water.
Sydney Opera House fun fact for kids
The roof of the Sydney Opera House in Australia is covered with more than one million tiles.
Questions about drawing the Sydney Opera House
What shapes do I need to draw the Sydney Opera House?
You need a long tray shape for the base, three curved fin shapes for the sails, and wavy lines for the water. Think of the sails as shark fins or seashells.
How do I make the sails look right?
Start with the tall sail in the middle and add a smaller one on each side. Draw a second curved line inside each one so it looks thick and shell-like.
How do I make the water look like it is moving?
Draw two rows of wavy lines and start the lower row a bit to the right. Wavy lines that do not line up make the water look like it is rolling.
