Draw a Scroll

People often read scrolls in medieval times as a means of announcing information to a large crowd. Here is how to draw one of your own.

Steps

Draw a big rectangular shape. This will be the scroll's unfolded sheet.
Add a tube-like shape above and below the rectangular shape. These will serve as the scroll's rolls.
Outline the shape of the scroll over the sketch. Make a few holes/tears on the edges so your scroll will look more timeworn and medieval.
At each end of each roll draw a handle. They should be sort of shaped like umbrella handles, or like grips on swords--look at the illustration for reference.
Line the drawing with black ink. Try to make a modular line, which passes from a thin to a thick line and vice versa. This will make your drawing look better and more professional.
Erase the pencil from your drawing and start coloring. Use light, warm colors, like beige and light yellow.

If you're drawing a scroll to be the background of a poster for a treasure hunt-themed birthday party, for example, you might want to put it on thicker paper and try crumpling it or burning the edges so it appears more ancient. Be careful if you decide to use fire for your project, though!