Drawing an acorn may look like an intimidating task, but with a few creative tricks and some practice, you’ll soon have your own pictures of these nutty symbols of autumn.
Step 1: Choose Your Drawing Tools
First things first – figure out which tools you want to use for your drawing. You can stick with the traditional pencil and paper, or you can go for something else. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a piece of charcoal or a soft pastel for a bolder look.
Step 2: Outline The Acorn
Once you’ve chosen your drawing tools, it’s time to start outlining the shape of the acorn. Start from the top and draw a circle that’s slightly curved inward at the top. Make sure the circle isn’t too big, as this will create an off-balance acorn. After you’re done with the top of the acorn, draw a squiggly line that’s curved inward at both ends. This is the part of the acorn that makes it look like a real acorn.
Step 3: Define The Details
Now that you’ve got the basic shape of the acorn down, it’s time to add the details. Start by adding a few lines inside the top of the acorn to create a “cap” or “lid” like most acorns have. After that, you can add a few lines along the squiggly line to create a textured look. You can also add some small circles near the bottom of the acorn to give it a more realistic look.
Step 4: Fill In The Color
Now it’s time to add your personal touch to the acorn. Start by using a light brown or tan colored pencil or pastel to color in the entire acorn. Add a few shades of brown to create a nice contrast, and don’t be afraid to use some white and black for the shadows and highlights. Once you’re done, you’ll have a unique, colorful acorn that looks like it could have come right out of nature!
Step 5: Final Touches
Now that you’ve got the basic shape and color of the acorn, it’s time to finish it off with a few, small details. Add some small, dark brown dots to give the acorn a realistic texture, and add some wavy lines around the middle of the acorn to create the look of a wooden shell. Finally, draw a small, curved line at the bottom of the acorn to represent a stem. Now your acorn is ready! All that’s left is to give it a name… and start drawing more acorns!
