Draw an Apple in Five Easy Steps

Drawing an apple is conceivably an easy project due to its inherent basic circular shape and easy availability for reference. Though an apple can vary in color, size, and texture, its basic shape remains constant, which makes it easy to understand and draw. Find a visual clip of the apple you would like to portray.

Things you will need:

1. Pencil
2. Eraser
3. Paper/ Canvass
4. Colors (Optional)
5. Paint Brush (Optional)
6. A visual clip of apple

Here is how in five simple steps you can draw an apple:

I. Notice the Subject: The best method to draw an item or for still life drawing is to place it in front of you at a reasonable distance. Now, keenly notice & grasp the finer nuances, such as lighting effect, natural texture, lines, and the color patterns, of the object.

II. Basic Outline:

1. With a delicate hand, draw a light and basic circular shaped outline, approximately the same diameter as that of your reference apple.
2. Keeping eyes focused on the apple, carefully adjust the shape by making finer changes. Once the outline has been perfected, it can be darkened and the unwanted lines be erased.

III. Stem of the Apple:

1. On the top centre of the apple, make a semicircle. For the petiole, ensure the back of the semicircle or the petiole faces you.
2. Draw the apple stem from the centre of the arc.

IV. Coloring/Shading the Apple:

The dark portions of the apple are represented through shading to give your drawing a three dimensional effect. The light portions are best left un-shaded, if using a pencil and in the case of colors, it should be two to three shades lighter than the core hue of the apple. For instance, the bottom most part of the apple can be the darkest as it is placed on a surface and the upper part can be lighter due to the lighting effect.

V. Coloring/ Shading the Stem of the Apple:

1. The stem of the apple can be colored in dark brown with the stems end turning to a shade of dark grey or even black.
2. The area around the stem can be contoured in the shades of brown or grayish green to give it a natural and dented look.

VI. Finish: Take into account a few patches or other marks on the apple to give the picture an authentic appearance.