How To Draw A Cherry
Drawing a cherry is quite easy – especially when you’ve got this step-by-step guide. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply want to try your hand at drawing for fun, anyone can learn how to draw a cherry! With a few simple steps and enough practice, you can make this picture something magnificent.
First, let’s start by sketching a circle for the cherry. To give it more dimension, make sure to add in a slight indent in the middle that looks like a light cone shape. A circle isn’t necessary if you prefer to draw an oval as this helps capture the elongation of the cherry. But make sure to make it a bit squashed – cherries aren’t perfectly round.
Next, let’s fill in the details. To be sure to get the shape, draw a couple of triangles stemming out of the circle and indent. Once the overall shape is down, you can add details such as two circles to the bottom representing the stem and a cap that covers the indent. From there, you’ll want to draw the details inside the circle where the individual segments of the cherry meet.
Now let’s give it some color. The typical cherry is bright red and is best achieved with watercolors. Start by using a wash of soft red and adding a bit of water. Then take a stronger color and deepen the shade, adding more water as you go. Make sure to focus more coverage on the top half of the cherry and gradually adjust to make sure it looks natural.
The finishing touches are the highlights that really bring a cherry to life. Add slight white lines to the top. And don’t be afraid to shade around the edges and create some texture. Lighter strokes of color will give it definition and make the cherry look juicy and realistic.
Now you’re on your way to creating a beautifully detailed cherry. Don’t forget to practice and experiment as you go. Different tones and tints will make your cherry look tasteful and real. Just like a professional, you can give your cherry a bit of shading and highlights, to bring it to life.
Practice Tips
Practice definitely makes perfect when drawing a cherry since it is a relatively simple object. Experimenting with new ways to draw a cherry can really pay-off. When it comes to creating a realistic look, use layers of thin line lines to depict the number of radiating lines that make up the individual segments of a cherry.
Another trick is to use varying degrees of red to create a realistic shaded look. Start with a bright red, mix in a bit of orange and finish with a light yellow. These little details will make the cherry look vibrant and juicy – like new.
You can also draw a variety of cherries. Whether it’s a red spotted cherry or a black cherry, practice and experimentation will help greatly. Draw a variety of stems, even adding in leaves and twigs, to make your cherry look realistic. Taking time to add in these extra elements can really lift a drawing and make the cherry more lifelike.
Different Drawing Techniques
Sketch an outline for the cherry according to your desired shape, size and perspective. To give your cherry more dimension, adjust the points where the stem meets the cherry. This gives the uneven and natural look that really makes your cherry stand out from the rest.
Also remember to take time to space out the lines that make up the individual segments. You can space them a lot further or closer to make the circle look bigger or smaller, but doing it too much or too little can make the shape look off.
When creating shadows, use different shades of red and blending the colors to add layer and make them stand out more. If you want your cherry even more vibrant, feel free to add in a hue of darker or lighter, to make an even more beautiful picture.
Capturing Fortitude
It takes a lot of detail to capture the strength and fortitude of a cherry and to make it look realistic. To make your cherry truly stand out, you must capture the small veins and streaks in between. Drawing in lightly the lines that stretch from the outside circle to the inner cone is one way to really show the detail.
Finally, take some time to really bring out the cherry’s details with highlights. Take a white marker and draw a few white lines across the top. This creates a glistening effect that really adds a bit of detail and depth to the cherry. Not to worry about being perfect, keep it light and it will serve you well.
Adding Finishing Touches
Sure the cherry is the star of the show, however, don’t forget to add some background to the image. You can take a green or blue marker and draw small twigs or vines to the screen that the cherry is resting on. This helps place the cherry in a realistic looking environment and give it more dimension. You can even add leaves and other objects to create a stunning background.
Once you’re happy with the look of your cherry, feel free to cover the work in a light varnish. This helps protect the artwork and keeps everything looking great for years to come. But keep it light – you don’t want to drown the cherry!
Polishing the Drawing
When you’re happy, it’s time to make it shine. Use a pencil to draw in the details of the stem and create some shading. Take a darker shade of red and draw some light strokes around the cherry to hint at peaks and hollows. Do this on the edges and middle of the cherry.
You may also want to use an eraser to polish the cherry. Selectively erase rough edges and dust off work that is too light. This reveals highlights and casts shadows – the details that are the hallmark of a finished cherry.
Now go forth and draw a beautiful cherry! Every cherry is different so take some time to practice and experiment. Once you’ve got it down, don’t forget to appreciate the masterpiece you’ve created. Congratulations – you’re a cherry-drawing master!
