What you'll learn

Drawing a sandwich helps beginners understand how to break down objects into simple geometric shapes, like rectangles and circles, for the bread and fillings. This exercise emphasizes building from simple to complex forms.

What you'll need

✏️ Pencil (HB or 2B)🩹 Eraser📄 Paper or sketchbook⏱ 10 minutes of focus

Step-by-step: how to draw sandwich

Start by drawing a long, horizontal rectangle for the base slice of bread.

Add another rectangle directly on top of the first, slightly shorter and thinner, to represent a slice of cheese.

Draw several smaller, semi-circular shapes above the cheese to suggest layers of meat or vegetables.

Finish by drawing a final rectangle on top, slightly offset from the bottom slice to show perspective, representing the top slice of bread.

Pro tips for drawing sandwich

—Use light pencil strokes initially, so you can easily adjust the shapes as needed.

—Focus on keeping your shapes clean and proportional for a more realistic look.

—Feel free to add minor details like seeds on the bread or lines on the cheese after completing the basic shapes.

Self-evaluation checklist

Ensure the basic shapes align correctly, with the top slice mirroring the bottom. Check if the added details enhance the overall accuracy and recognizability of the sandwich.