How to Draw a Rolls Royce

This tutorial will show you how to draw a Rolls Royce Phantom, one of the most prestigious luxury sedans in the world.

The design of this car is not new, but due to the fact that it was designed unrealistically cool, it is relevant to this day.

Every curve and detail of the Rolls Royce reflects luxury and exclusivity. Below we will show how the designers achieved this and how to implement it in your sketch.

How to draw a Rolls Royce: step-by-step tutorial

Step 1 – Draw the Phantom’s extended massive profile

To correctly and accurately draw a Rolls Royce, the first thing you need to do is create a silhouette. This is a very large and elongated car, so the base outline should look massive and stretched. Use light lines, as they may need correction later.

Step 2 – Position the wheels and window strip

Depict two circles for the wheels, keeping them perfectly symmetrical. Above, add the long horizontal line of windows. Pay attention to how the wheels connect with the body, since their placement affects the whole look of the drawing. The window strip should remain narrow and elongated. You may also lightly mark the lights.

Step 3 – Shape the Phantom’s wheel arches and doors

Sketch the large rounded arches above each wheel, then sketch the rims inside them. The rims and tires of the ultra-luxury sedan should be large and strong. At this stage, also outline the big rectangular doors and windows. Rolls Royce cars have tall, elegant doors.

Step 4 – Refine the front and draw the Spirit of Ecstasy

Carefully trace the long hood of the Phantom with smooth, clean lines. On the tip of the vehicle’s hood, place the Spirit of Ecstasy, simplified but recognizable. This element is an essential feature of Rolls Royce and must be included. At the same time, outline the turn light and bumper to complete the frontal section.

Step 5 – Darken the strong roofline and windows

Refine the luxury vehicle‘s roof outline, making it darker and more confident. Trace the window shapes carefully, making them smooth. Detail the pillars and side mirror at this stage to complete the upper part of the prestigious car.

Step 6 – Mark out the sleek back profile

Extend the roof into a long trunk, making the transition elegant and smooth. Trace the simple bumper and rectangular taillight at the back. The lines should be clean and minimalistic, matching the brand’s design style. You can also mark the exhaust lines under the bumper for extra detail.

Step 7 – Draw the signature Rolls Royce doors

Refine the doors of the Phantom by tracing them more clearly, adding neat edges and proportions. Add the classic handles in their correct places. At this stage, remove unnecessary construction lines from the car body. You may also show the outline of the seat headrests behind the windows.

Step 8 – Draw the Phantom’s unique multi-spoke rims

The wheels on the Rolls Royce have an interesting and unusual look. Start with the central hub of each wheel, then evenly draw the thin spokes. Rolls Royce rims are symmetrical and refined, so try to make them equal in shape. In the middle of the hub, indicate the double R logo circle.

Step 9 – Give the Rolls Royce drawing its final dimension

Add shadows with hatching to make the luxury car look three-dimensional. Apply shading under the arches, beneath the bottom edges of the bumpers, and around the edges. Place highlights on the glass to show polished surfaces.

More luxury cars to draw after the Rolls Royce

If you read these lines, then most likely you already know how to sketch a realistic Rolls Royce – one of the most legendary luxury cars.

These vehicles have a unique and unmistakable design language. In this lesson, we aimed to reflect that aesthetic and give the Rolls-Royce drawing a refined, professional appearance.

On our site, you will find a wide range of tutorials dedicated to many different luxury automobiles. Practicing these will help you better understand the design solutions and styling cues of vehicles across various brands and models.

Be sure to also check out our tutorial on how to draw a Bentley Continental, another prestigious model from a British manufacturer.

In our lesson on how to draw a Mercedes S-Class, you will learn the fundamentals of illustrating a German luxury car. These same principles can also be applied when working on a more upscale model like the Mercedes Maybach, which is essentially an extension of the S-Class.

Additionally, our tutorial on drawing a luxury car in general highlights the essential, universal rules of sketching high-end vehicles that apply to any brand or body style.

To learn the most fundamental principles of vehicle design, check out our main car drawing lesson, where you’ll learn the foundations upon which all other car sketching practice is built.

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