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Hourglass

10 drawings by Artbitrator players

Learning how to draw a hourglass? You are in the right place.

See what makes a hourglass drawing read clearly, then practice your own version in Artbitrator.

Drawings

Avg Strokes

798 strokes

Avg Time

46s

Fastest

17s

How to Draw Hourglass

Simple steps to draw hourglass, based on what works in the examples above.

1 Start with the biggest, easiest shape in the prompt and keep it centered.
2 Add big silhouette and clear outline early — these are the features that make a hourglass recognizable.
3 Add two unmistakable clues that make the subject different from nearby prompts.
4 Keep it simple at first. Do not chase detail before the basic idea is readable.
5 Practice by drawing a hourglass in Artbitrator, where you can also watch how other players approached it.

Tip: The most recognizable hourglass drawings get big silhouette and clear outline down early. Add those first, then refine.

Practice Drawing Hourglass

Drawing Tips

Exaggerate the big silhouette — it is often the most recognizable part of a hourglass.
Keep clear outline visible and clear, even if the rest of the drawing is rough.
Look at the examples above to see which shapes and details other artists prioritized.

Hourglass Drawing FAQ

How do you draw a hourglass?

Start with a simple shape for the body or main form, then add the key features: big silhouette, clear outline, and one standout detail. Study the examples above to see how other artists approached it.

Can beginners draw a hourglass?

Hourglass is beginner-friendly if you focus on the key features first. The examples above show that even quick, simple drawings can capture a hourglass well.

What is a good way to improve at drawing a hourglass?

Browse the examples above for inspiration, then practice in Artbitrator — a free drawing game where you can also watch how other players drew the same subject stroke by stroke.