Tools You Will Need
Before you start your mushroom drawing, here’s what you’ll need:
- Artist’s pencils or any drawing utensils you prefer.
- High-quality sketchbook.
- Sharpener.
- Pen.
- Eraser.
Step 1 – Drawing the Stem
Every mushroom needs a stem! To draw the stem of your mushroom, start by sketching a cigar shape with your artist’s pencil. It should resemble a very light bulb but slightly fatter in the middle and skinnier on the top and bottom. Once you’re happy with your stem shape, draw three or four lines on the stem’s surface to give it some texture and make it more lifelike.
Step 2 – Add the Cap
Now you’re ready to draw the cap of your mushroom. Start by sketching a circle shape to represent the top of the mushroom. This will be the point from which each “ray” of the mushroom’s cap emerges. Once you’ve sketched the circle, use your eraser to soften the lines so the shape looks more realistic.
Step 3 – Working on the Cap
Now you’ll want to draw radiating lines from the center of the mushroom’s cap. Start by drawing three or four lines that radiate outward in an even pattern. From there, draw more radiating lines to create the desired look of the cap and make sure that none of the lines are too close together or too far apart.
Step 4 – Final Touches
Now, your mushroom should look very realistic. To give your mushroom an even more convincing look, add a few more details such as spots, dots, and swirls. To do this, simply take your pen and draw smaller circles and lines onto the cap of the mushroom. Be sure to be consistent in the size of the dots and swirls—this will give your mushroom a consistent and professional look.
Once you’ve finished adding your final touches, your mushroom should look like a work of art! You’ve successfully created a realistic and loveable mushroom and you’re ready to show off your work.
