How to Draw a Watermelon
Drawing watermelon can be intimidating for the beginner, but it doesn’t have to be! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can draw a watermelon that looks just like the real thing. All you need is a pencil, paper, and something to draw with.
Start with the Contours
The first step when drawing a watermelon is to sketch out the contours of the fruit. Visualize the shape of the watermelon and draw a curved line that starts at the top and goes all the way to the bottom. At the top, the line should curve inward, as if the watermelon has a crown. At the bottom, the line should swell outward, as if the watermelon has a bulbous end.
Once you have the basic outline, you can start to add more details. Draw two curved lines that will make up the two halves of the watermelon. Connect them with two curved lines – in the center, these lines should be close together. As you move outwards, they should start to pull apart.
Now you’re ready to add some shading to the watermelon. You can use cross-hatching or stippling to create the textured look of watermelon’s rind. To achieving a more realistic look, vary the thickness and the darkness of the lines throughout the drawing.
Draw the Seeds
Watermelon is known for its black, little and edible seeds. To create the look of seeds, start by drawing little circles all over the surface of the watermelon. Make sure to draw some of the circles quite close together, while some are spaced apart. This will give it a more natural look.
Once the circles are done, give them a more lifelike feel by outlining them with a darker line. You can also add some of the smaller details – the veins, pits and shadows of the watermelon’s rind by using a light pencil.
The shading of the seeds is the last, crucial step to make your drawing look complete. To make your seeds look dark and glossy, use a steady hand to fill them in with black color or dark pencil.
Create the Background
Finally, you can complete your watermelon drawing by adding a background. A light-colored background would help the watermelon stand out and create more contrast. You can use a light brown color or a soft green to give your watermelon the perfect background.
Drawing the leaves of the watermelon is a nice touch. Choose a thin line and draw thin, curved lines to give the leaves a realistic shape. Add a few dark lines for the shadows, and use a smudging tool to blend them in.
Your watermelon drawing is now ready! Don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect – with practice and time, you’ll get better at drawing watermelon. Just let your creativity flow and have fun!
Shading and Depth
After you have sketched the contours of the watermelon and the individual seeds, you can start to add shading and depth to your drawing. To create an illusion of three-dimensionality, use a darker shade of pencil or ink to darkest of the watermelon parts and soften the shapes with a smudging tool.
Adding a bit of texture will help to make your drawing look more realistic. To give the watermelon rind a textured look, use hatching and cross-hatch techniques. Using a light pencil and thin lines, draw thin lines across the surface of the watermelon in one direction, then fill in the gaps with tiny, wavy lines that are drawn in the opposite direction.
Drawing the veins and shadows of the watermelon is also crucial if you want to make your drawing look life-like. Use a thin, sharp pencil to create thin lines for the veins and darker lines for the shadows. You can then use a smudging tool to blend the lines together and create a smooth transition.
Highlights and Reflections
Any good watermelon drawing should have lots of highlights and reflections. To add them, use a white pastel pencil or a white paint to lighten up some of the shadows. To make your watermelon look glossy and wet, draw small circles on the surface; use a circle stencil to make them look more uniform.
Lastly, to make your watermelon look ripe and bright, add some yellow and orange highlights with a warm-yellow colored pencil or paint. To make sure the colors look realistic, use a blending tool to smudge the highlight for a more natural result.
When you’re finished, take a step back from your artwork and admire your creation! With these simple steps and some practice, you’ll be able to bring that perfect watermelon to life. Have fun and happy drawing!
