With all those crisscrossing lines that look like metallic lace, this iron giant has something magical that captures us from the very first glance. I love thinking that whenever someone colors the Eiffel Tower, they create their own Parisian postcard. Plus, look at those details: those fluffy clouds floating like cotton candy, the trees hugging the base like old friends… Everything’s there waiting for your personal touch.
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Starting with the Eiffel Tower can feel overwhelming at first. So many lines! But don’t worry, because once you get the hang of it, you’ll see it’s simpler than it looks.
First thing I recommend is taking a moment to really observe the drawing. Yes, like when you look at a photo before deciding how to frame it. Notice how the iron beams cross over each other, creating those geometric patterns that are so characteristic. It’s like a giant puzzle that someone already solved for you.
For the tower’s structure, my advice is to start with gentle colors. A light gray or toasted beige work wonderfully as a base. And the key is building in layers, just like when you’re putting on makeup. First the foundation, then the details.
Now comes the fun part: shadows. This is where your drawing really comes alive. Imagine the sun is illuminating the tower from the left. Then, all the beams that stay “behind” others are going to have shadows. It’s like when you put your hand in front of a lamp and see the shadow on the wall.
If you have colored pencils, press gently for light areas and a bit firmer for shadows. Markers are fantastic for fine details, but careful – there’s no going back with those. Crayons, on the other hand, are perfect if you want a softer, more blended finish.
The sky is your personal canvas. Those fluffy clouds are like snowflakes: each one is unique. Start with a light blue for the background, moving your pencil in small circles. For clouds, less is more. Leave white areas and add just a tiny bit of gray at the bottom, like natural shadows.
Trees are a completely different story. Here you can be more expressive, wilder if you want. Start with light green and keep adding darker layers. Don’t worry about making each leaf perfect; nature isn’t perfect either. Let the colors blend a little, like when leaves dance in the wind.
And finally, the ground. Here’s the secret to making everything look realistic: shadows on the pavement. A soft gray or light brown, with more intense shadows right under the tower and trees. It’s like when you walk down the street on a sunny day and see your own shadow following you.
Can you imagine that when the Eiffel Tower was built, many Parisians hated it? Yes, you heard right! They called it “the iron monstrosity” and said it was the height of ugliness. What irony, right? Now it’s Paris’s symbol par excellence.
But here’s what fascinates me most: the tower is like a living being that breathes with the seasons. In summer, when it’s hot, the iron expands and the tower can “grow” up to 15 centimeters. It’s like it’s stretching lazily under the Parisian sun. And when winter comes, it shrinks back down.
Besides, the tower has its own “spa days” every seven years. It needs nothing less than 60 tons of paint to stay beautiful and protected from rust. It’s like going to the hair salon, but big time.
During World War II, something incredible happened. Parisians sabotaged the elevators so Nazi soldiers had to climb the 1,665 steps to the top on foot. Imagine that workout! It was a silent but very effective form of resistance.
And the tower has witnessed unique historical moments. It served as a radio antenna from very early on, which paradoxically saved it from being demolished in 1909. It’s also a natural magnet for lightning: it can receive up to 10 electrical strikes per year. Engineers designed it so it could dance slightly with the wind, moving up to 18 centimeters at the tip during the strongest storms.
Nowadays, more than 6 million people visit it each year. Each one with their story, their dreams, their special moments. Just like you now, creating your own special version with your colors.
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