Step 1: Gather your materials
Before you start sketching your banana, make sure you have all the materials you need. Have a pencil, ruler, eraser, piece of paper, and some coloring supplies close at hand. If you’re feeling extra motivated, get some colored pencils, pastels, or markers for when you’re ready to add shading and texture to your banana drawing.
Step 2: Start the outline
On your piece of paper, lightly draw a curved shape that looks like a banana. It can be as long or short as you’d like, but for this tutorial, we recommend about five or six inches in length. Then, draw a curved line on top of the original shape that is slightly narrower than the first one. This will give your banana a more realistic shape.
Step 3: Add texture and dimension
Now that you have the basic shape, it’s time to bring it to life! To add texture, draw squiggly vertical lines along the length of the banana. Make sure your lines are all the same direction and thickness to look more natural. You can also draw a few horizontal lines if you want to create a more detailed banana.
Step 4: Add shading and color
This is when your banana really starts to look realistic. Use your coloring supplies to shade the banana and make it look three-dimensional. Remember to be mindful of the light source you’re using; the side of the banana that’s closest to the light should be brighter than the other side.
Step 5: Final touches and finishing up!
Once you’re happy with the shading and color of your banana, it’s time to finish up. Draw a stem at the top if desired, and add any additional details you see fit. You can also go back over your lines with a darker pencil or pen to make your banana drawing stand out more. And you’re done! Now show off your crisply drawn banana!
