Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to draw a pumpkin:
- Lightly sketch a horizontal oval shape on your paper. This oval serves as the basic shape of the pumpkin.
- Add a stem near the top of the oval, about 1/4 of the way down from the top. The stem can be straight, curved, thick, or thin based on your preference.
- Draw curved vertical lines (ridges) starting near the stem and extending outward and down along the pumpkin's surface. These lines give the pumpkin its segmented, bumpy appearance.
- Using those ridges as guides, erase the original oval outline where the pumpkin shape is bumpy rather than smooth. Adjust the shape to be more organic and uneven, like a real pumpkin.
- Add details to the stem, such as a bit of thickness or texture, and if desired, add leaves or curly vines coming from the stem.
- Finally, you can leave your drawing in pencil, outline it with ink, or add color using colored pencils, watercolor, chalk pastels, or any preferred medium.
This method is simple and works well whether you want a realistic or stylized pumpkin drawing. Keep the lines light initially so you can erase and refine the shape as you go.
