Bible Journaling: 6 Simple Arrows You Can Draw Today
Arrows are very versatile. You can use them as dividers when you're writing Bible verses, to draw attention to something or just as cute little accents to your art. Most people can probably draw a simple arrow. But if you're looking to add a little flair, here are six arrows you can draw today!
(And if you like these, check out my post on how to draw wreaths & laurels.)
FYI, I'm using a micron pen here. They are great for Bible journaling as they do not bleed through thin pages, and they give a thin, but strong outline. For more Bible-J supplies, check out my post.
Whimsical Arrow
To start this arrow, draw a straight line. Don't worry if it's a tad askew... just go back and forth over it a couple times. To add the point, draw a sideways "v" shape. Then connect the ends back to the shaft. Next, add a kind of slinky shape with a couple dangling pieces. This should look like a string wrapped around the shaft. Next add your fletching to the other end by drawing a few angled lines and then connecting each one with a half-circle shape. Add a couple more dangly strings to the end and three circles on the shaft.
Tribal Arrow
For this arrow, begin with your straight line with the v-shape tip. Then make a smaller v-shape to connect it back to the shaft, so you end up with a kind of paper airplane shaped tip. Add another v inside the tip as shown. Draw three circular dots just below the arrow head on the shaft. Next add the coil shape to the shaft. And add your fletching on the end by drawing two angled lines and connecting them with a kind of zig-zaggy line. Add another coil with a couple dangly strings.
Boho Arrow
For this arrow, begin with your line and tip just like you did above. I also filled in the center of my arrow tip to make it more interesting. Draw two spiky shapes just below the tip and then add a few circles and a diamond shape as shown. For the end, start with two curls, kind of like a sideways "m". Next add a couple of wavy lines, kind of like a sideways letter "s". Add another, longer one and accent it with a few dots. Fill in with more curly shapes as shown.
Curvy Arrow
This next little arrow is a fun, curvy one. Start with a frowny-face shape and add your tip as shown. Next add three dots just below the tip. To make your fletching, draw oval shapes, larger at the end and smaller as you go up the shaft. Add a coil just below the fletching on the shaft. Finally, draw two dangly strings on the end.
Simple Arrow
This simple arrow is pretty self-explanatory. Just follow the steps as shown below.
Traditional Arrow
To draw, begin with your line and add two angled lines for the tip. Next, add the shaft lines, three and three, larger at the end and smaller toward the front. Add two little vertical lines next to the fletching and a coil to the shaft. You can also add a vertical line to the tip and fill it in if you like. Then finish with three circles near the tip.
Great Job!
Have fun and don't be afraid to experiment a little. Mix and match the designs. For color, you can outline your arrows in crayon or colored pencil. They also look pretty with just a watercolor or gelato background. You can read about gelatos here.
And there you have it! Six simple arrows to accent your next Bible Journaling project. Which ones will you try? Comment on your favorites below. or show off your doodles by connecting with Bible Journaling Ideas on Facebook.
Want more ideas? Check out my post to see what you can do with white crayon in your Bible.
