How to Draw An Open Book Step by Step

Step by Step Guide

An open book looks very different than a closed book. You need to add some depth to that drawing. That is where many people struggle the most. Hence, I have come up with this approach. It is easy to follow and retrace. So if you are struggling to draw an open book, you can use my approach.

Start with the folded section and then do the rest of the book. Mark the other pages, add a bit of writing, and put a bookmark. Finally, color the drawing and you are done.

Start with the left fold

Draw it in the shape of a slightly skewed rectangle.

Now the other fold

Repeat the process for the right side too.

Next add the body

Draw it underneath the folds to show the depth of your drawing.

Add the cover

A simple outline underneath the book should do the trick here.

Show the pages

Add horizontal lines across the folds.

Add some writing

Simply scribble a few lines.

Now we add a bookmark

This will make things more accurate.

Final touches

Use a sharp and bold pencil for this.

Color it

The open book drawing is ready. Now you just have to color.