How to draw a Triple banner

Guest post by Neely Beattie

It’s been a while since we first talked about bible journaling. I pray that you’re chugging along really well and finding tons of blessings along the way!

I thought that while you’re making some extremely amazing pages, you might want a few tips on some elements to add to your pages!

Be sure to check out the hand letteringtutorial, another really fun element to add to your Bible pages.

So now, I wanted to give a few tips on How to Draw Banners.

Banners are something I really like to add to my Bible pages. They can really add dimension, interest, and fun to your artwork!

There are so many different ways you can draw a banner, but today I want to just go over a few that are pretty simple.

As you practice them, you can combine them to make bigger more complex banners or even make your own designs!

I have to be honest, when I first started learning to draw these, I had a really hard time!

I couldn’t figure out where to put the underside of the banner where it looked like it folded under. No matter how many tutorials I read, no matter how many times I drew and re-drew, I always seemed to put them in the wrong place.

The image above is an example of when I drew them wrong. It still looks nice, butyou’ll notice the “back” part of the banner where it’s shaded goes two different directions. They should go the same direction for it to be an accurate drawing.

Here are some other examples of banners that I’ve drawn in my bible!

See how much it adds to the page?

In this blog post, I want to keep it simple and go over 5 different banner variations.  I have no idea if these are their technical names, but we’ll say these are their Rock t.His names and go with the flow. 

Below are images of the banners we’re going to go over and a very brief explanation of each.

(Don’t panic! The descriptions will make more sense later.)

Straight Banner 

This banner is made up of one rectangle with the banner’s tails on each side.

Arched Banner

This banner is drawn almost exactly like the straight banner, except you will curve the main part of the banner instead of drawing a straight rectangle.

Wave Banner

This banner is made up of two wavy parallel lines that you will make into a rectangle by closing the ends, adding some curvy lines to make the folds, and finishing the ends on each side.

Double Wave Banner  

This banner is made up of two wavy rectangles like in the wave banner, but between them they are connected diagonally by the ‘folded’ part of the ribbon. The banner’s ends are made like the single wave banner we made before.

Triple Straight Banner

The last banner is made up of three straight rectangles like our first straight banner. Between each rectangle they are connected by diagonal lines to make the ‘folded’ part. The ends are made like we drew them in the first straight banner.

I don’t know if you’re like me, but sometimes following a how-to just by looking at pictures and words can be confusing (and I’m the worst at not reading the instructions all the way…oops!).

So instead of writing an in-depth tutorial with lots of images and words, I made a video of myself sketching some out for you, so you can see how I drew them.

Hopefully this will give you a great visual and help you follow along (this is where the descriptions I gave you above will make more sense. I wouldn’t leave you hanging like that!).

Please keep in mind that this video has been sped up for time purposes. You should definitely take your time and go a lot slower than this video shows!

These are just a few of MANY different ways you can draw banners. The possibilities are endless! Keep practicing and try to come up with some variations of your own.

Today, you’ll learn How to Draw Banners easily in your journals or sketchbooks! These banners make great cards as well! Sharing both Floral and Fall themed banners today!

I’ve previously shared a Leaf drawing step-by-step tutorial and a Simple floral drawing tutorial that you have all enjoyed. Thank you for the love friends! Banners are so pretty and versatile to use- you can add them to a handmade card or use them to add titles to your journal spreads. A simple banner can add so much detail and beauty to your page and today I’ll show you how a few easy ways that you can draw them.

I’m hoping this How to Draw Banners Tutorial will also inspire you to pull out your notebook and draw 🙂

Watch me draw flowers and more flowers! Follow my YouTube channel HERE:

You can start practicing these on any paper with any pen or pencil. These simple floral drawings would look great in your sketchbook, dot journal, or planner.

How to Draw Banners: Floral Themed

Flower Banner 1:

Let’s start with a simple flower banner friends. Start by drawing two curved lines, with an equal distance between them. This will be our ribbon. Close the ends of this ribbon with gentle arcs. Draw V notched ribbon ends by following the art but at a little distance. Fill in the rest of the ribbon ends. Doodle the flowers next- start with a circle and then add three or four petals around. Next, the leaves, add simple leaf shapes on either side of the flowers. Vary the leaf shapes slightly and add a few buds falling off the side.

Flower Banner 2:

This flower banner has a little bit more movement to it. Start with two lines again, but the lines are curvy and shaped like a sleeping flattened S. Add little notches behind to show where the ribbon would fold out. And similar to the previous banner, add the V-notched ribbon ends. Start doodling in the flowers, but this time I added a lot more of them. Some large flowers, some half-covered flowers, and some tiny flowers. Similarly, vary the sizes of the leaves too.

Flower Banner 3:

Hand-drawn flowers and banners look cute when they are a bit wonky. Don’t try to perfect the lines! For this floral banner, start with three ribbons parallel to each other. Then add the top and bottom ribbon ending curves in. Create those V-notched ribbon ends by selecting your center point first and then drawing out the V shape. Connect the 3 ribbons by adding arcs behind them. Make sure that these arcs are almost the same width as the ribbons themselves. Doodle in some tiny flowers, leaves, and berries to finish off the banner. This flower banner is great to use while lettering quotes or names!

Once you have practiced these flower banners, have fun coloring them in and adding your words, titles or quotes to the banner area. If you would like to, you can click the link below to grab a handy pdf of this tutorial.

Click here to download a printable guide for these flower banners

How to Draw Banners: Fall Themed!

Adding a fun twist to these banners by making them fall-themed! Just add a pumpkin or two and have fun with these banners. Draw along with me in my How to draw Banners Fall themed YouTube video here. Enjoy!

Thank you for being here today and spending some creative time with my friends! I’m so thankful for your kind words and support.

If you recreate this tutorial and share it on social media don’t forget to tag me! @smithakatti #smithakatti

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