Shape: Start with a basic rectangular or slightly elongated house shape.Gothic Archway: Draw a pointed arch over the main doorway. This is a defining gothic feature.Long, Narrow Windows: Instead of detailed tracery, just draw tall, thin, pointed windows. Make them look a bit austere.Steep Roof: Give it a steeply pitched roof, perhaps with a few pointed gables to hint at the "vaulted" ceiling.Color/Shading: Use dark colors or heavy shading to convey the "gloom" and "melancholy" atmosphere. Think dark grays, blacks, and deep browns.Surroundings: Add a few dark, bare trees or a gloomy sky to emphasize the dreary setting.Here's a simplified step-by-step idea:Draw a rectangle for the main house body.Add a pointed roof on top.Draw a pointed arch for the door.Add a few tall, thin, pointed window shapes.Color it dark and maybe add a bit of shadow to make it look imposing. See more