Channel Your Inner Buckeye Artist: A Hilariously Easy Guide to Drawing the Ohio State Logo
Calling all art enthusiasts (or let's be honest, those who just need a distraction during that uncle's annual conspiracy theory rant at Thanksgiving)! Today, we embark on a journey that's as timeless as Brutus Buckeye's winning smile: mastering the art of drawing the Ohio State logo.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies (Not Including Buckeye Enthusiasm)
- A trusty pencil (because let's face it, mistakes happen, and nobody likes a commitment-phobic artist).
- A pen with ink that writes smoother than your grandpa's dance moves (unless your grandpa moonwalks, then that's pretty smooth).
- Paper (recycled newspaper is very eco-chic, but printer paper works too... just don't tell Greta Thunberg).
- Optional but highly encouraged: Buckeye candies. You'll need sustenance for this artistic marathon (and maybe a sugar rush for those creative bursts).
Step 2: Let's Get Spherical (We're Drawing an "O", Not a Football)
Imagine the most perfect circle the world has ever seen. Like, even Euclid would weep with pride. Now draw that bad boy on your paper. Pro tip: If your circle looks more like a lopsided potato, don't despair! Embrace the abstract art movement. Who knows, maybe you're the next Picasso (of Ohio State logos, that is).
Step 3: Enter the Scarlet and Gray Knight (or Just Use Crayons)
Here comes the fun part! Divide your beautiful circle into fourths. Now, take your favorite shade of scarlet red (because, you know, school spirit) and color the top and bottom sections. Feeling fancy? Use a ruler to get those lines crisp and clean. We don't want any wobbly Scarlet fever.
Next, grab your favorite shade of gray (or if you're feeling adventurous, silver!) and color the left and right sections. Coloring bonus round: If you're feeling like a real champion, add a thin white outline around the scarlet sections to make them pop!
Step 4: The Grand Finale (AKA Don't Mess Up the Buckeye Leaf)
This is where things get real. Draw a simple leaf shape coming out of the bottom center of the circle. It should look a bit like a teardrop with a pointy end. Leaf-drawing life hack: Pretend you're drawing a fancy question mark without the dot. Easy, right?
You Did It! High Five Your Inner Artist (and Maybe Grab Another Buckeye Candy)
Behold! You've just conquered the mighty Ohio State logo! Now you can proudly display your artistic prowess on everything from notebooks to your forehead (though the latter might raise some questions).
Feeling fancy? Print out a picture of the actual logo and compare your masterpiece. You might be surprised at your hidden talents!
FAQ for the Artistically Inclined Buckeye Fan:
How to make the leaf more detailed?
Add a few small lines branching off the main vein of the leaf for a more realistic look.
How to add Brutus Buckeye?
That's a whole other artistic adventure, my friend! But fear not, the internet is full of Brutus Buckeye drawing tutorials.
How to make this a group activity?
Turn it into a competition! Time yourselves and see who can draw the most accurate logo. Loser buys the next round of Buckeye candies!
How to use this logo on other things?
Scan your masterpiece and get it printed on t-shirts, phone cases, or even your car (though safety first, friends!)
How to impress your friends with your artistic skills?
Casually drop this newfound knowledge into conversation. "Hey, you know that tattoo I have? Yeah, it's actually the Ohio State logo I drew myself. No big deal." (Disclaimer: Don't actually get a tattoo based on this guide.)
