How To Draw A Bagel:
Creating a picture-perfect bagel can look intimidating, but it’s actually simpler than you think. With a few doodling tips and materials, you can bring your bagel vision to life in just a few steps. Here’s how to draw a bagel:
1. Sketch the basic shape of the bagel:
Start drawing your bagel by doodling an even circular shape. This will be your bagel’s foundation, so take your time and make sure your circle is proportionate. You can also go for an oval-shaped bagel if you like. Once you have the shape down, use two curved lines to draw the iconic hole in the center of your bagel.
2. Draw in the texture:
Your bagel’s texture gives it its distinct look. Start by adding some curved dash-like lines around the bagel’s top-half. Then use a few small concentric circles at a few places to give it a natural baked look. Next, draw some fluffy lines to give the texture an even more realistic feel and to add dimension to your bagel.
3. Add the sesame seeds:
Your bagel won’t look complete without the iconic sesame seeds. To draw them, start by adding small dots in and around the sesame seed area. Next use small curved lines to give them a more natural, scattered look. Add as many lines as you’d like to make your bagel look realistic.
4. Colouring and shading the bagel:
A bagel won’t look complete without some nice colour and shading. Use a brown gouache or pencil to colour the bagel, giving it a golden brown touch. Then use a diluted coffee paint to give the bagel an extra dose of realism. Finally, shade the bagel with light and dark strokes to give it a more natural look.
5. Finishing touches:
Once you have all of your bagel elements down, give it some finishing touches to make your bagel look mouth-watering and delectable. Use white or black paint to add a few decorative touches, give the bagel extra shine, and make the colors pop. And now you have a freshly-baked looking bagel, just waiting for you to snack on!
6. Refine the Bagel:
Now that you’ve got the essential elements down, break out the eraser for some fine-tuning. Go through every detail of your bagel and sharpen the edges, to make it look as if it just came out of the oven. Move around different elements to perfect the texture, and try adding more sesame seeds if you feel like it. It’s those little details that will make your bagel look even more delicious.
7. Learning the details:
Once you’ve got the basics of your bagel down, it’s time to take it to the next level. Spend some time admiring bagels in real life so you can get familiar with the details of their look. Pay attention to the coloring, the shape of the hole, and the little details that make a bagel unique. The more attention you give to the details, the more realistic your bagel will look.
8. Enhancing your bagel design:
Finally, it’s time to take your bagel sketch to the next level. To make your bagel look as realistic as possible, you can add some highlights, shadows, and naturalistic shapes. Play around with the colors to create contrast and add depth. Give your bagel some extra layers with highlights and shadows, and use the darker colors to add texture and the lighter colors to add dimension. With these subtle touches, your bagel will look utterly delicious.
