How to Draw a Real Heart
Do you want to bring your heart to life on paper? Drawing a real heart is easier than you think. In this article, you will learn step-by-step how to draw a realistic heart.
First, take a piece of paper and sketch an elongated shape with a small curve on both sides. The middle of the curve should have a thin version of itself that goes about one third of the way up. To finish the initial sketch of the heart, draw two curved lines on the top of the heart – as if to close the slit on the middle part of the curve.
Now give it volume by completing the line on the sides of the heart. To make it more realistic, add a pointy tip to each end of the heart near the slit. Finally, draw an oval shape inside which will be the outline of the bigger heart.
Now, it’s time to give it some color. Instead of just filling it up with red, we can add some shading to give this heart its realness. From lightest to darkest, start with a flesh like tone along the sides and background of the heart. With a little pink, fill in the entire curve of the heart. For the top, use a little bit of dark red near the tip. You can even draw a few veins along the surface of the heart to make it look even more realistic.
After the color is all done, it’s time to add some definition. Start by adding some highlights with a light pink to give it its special texture. To add some depth, draw a few curves next to the tip using a light shade of brown or grey. Finally, after it’s all done use an eraser to get rid of any extra lines that you might have made by mistake.
Now, if you’d still like to add a little more detail to the heart, you can add a few shadows with a darker red along the sides of the heart. Place it particularly where the two curves meet near the tip of the heart, and then add a few more drops of a darker shade of red to the base of the heart.
Now, it’s time to add a bit of heat. The realness of the heart will come in the details; use a very thin black pen to draw tiny wrinkles and veins over the surface of the heart. To give the heart some sparks, you can use a thin gold pen to draw a few more details above the oval.
Adding the Final Touches
Adding the final touches is all about blending and smudging. To give the heart a more organic form, take an eraser and smudge the surface of the heart. Just lightly stipple the area near the oval, so it looks like the surface is a little uneven and textured.
For the last step, go back and add a few more touches of color. By using a lighter shade of red, fill in the oval and give it a few curves it needs to stand out. Make sure to use a thin pen and make it look like short curves that grab the attention of your eyes.
Finally, if you want to create even more realistic details, draw in some more veins. These veins should be in a very organic form, covering the curves of the heart. This way the veins look like they’ve been molded and shaped in an almost sculptural way – differentiating them from the delicate lines you drew before.
Making it Look Alive
Making a heart look alive is a matter of adding details and deciding when to stop. Start by spending some extra time in the area of the pointy tip of the heart. Use a thin pen and draw a few lines around the outline, to give the surface some definition.
To wrap up the drawing, use a thin pen for the veins and add a few tiny sparkles with a thin gold pen. Tiny drops of gold can be used to make the heart look as if it were set in a realistic environment – maybe a small sunbeam is hitting it, making it shine brighter.
Finally, use some small dots of white paint to give the heart a contrasting color. Add the dots just above the surface of the heart and smudge them a bit to make them look like they’re a reflection from the shine of the light.
Adding Depth to the Heart
To add depth to your heart, start by adding a few shadows with a darker shade of red. Place the shadows along the surface of the heart, particularly near the tip, so the heart has some texture.
Then use a thin black pen to draw a few wrinkles over the surface. These wrinkles should be really thin and should look like delicate wrinkles that give the heart a realistic touch.
After that, use a thin gold pen to add some sparkle to the heart. Pay extra attention to the oval and give it some delicate curves. This will help create a richer and more vibrant image of the heart.
Finally, if you want to add more life to the heart, you can draw a few intricate patterns on the surface. These patterns should look like veins and should be in an organic form. This way, the heart will look more alive and the pattern will make people think it has been growing and shaping itself.
Bringing the Heart to Life
Bringing your heart to life is all about adding details and colour. To do this, start with a light pink to give the heart its own personality – letting it stand out from anything else you have drawn in your sketchbook.
Then use a darker shade of red to give it a realistic look. Add a few sparkles with a thin gold pen and creases with a thin black pen, making sure to not overdo it or make it look too stiff.
Finally, if you want to make it look even more alive and vibrant, add a few intricate patterns on the surface of the heart. These patterns should be in an organic form and should look like veins, giving it a natural and realistic look.
Drawing a realistic heart is all about adding details and creating a sense of movement. With a few simple steps and some creative touches, you can bring your heart to life and give it a realistic feel.
