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How to Draw an Apple with Shading

How to Draw an Apple with Shading

Did you know you can learn how to draw an apple with shading in 5 easy steps? Yes, drawing an apple is quite simple.

With these step by step pictures, you’ll be able to draw an apple with shading in no time. These simple 5 images will show you how!

Let’s get started!

Drawing Supplies Needed

All you need is something to draw with and something to draw on. Click on the following link if you want to know what are the best tools for drawing

Step 1: Draw a basic circle shape for the apple

how to draw an apple step 1 draw apple basic shape

First make a circle shape and give a small bud above it.

Step 2: Sketch out a new line for the apple 

how to draw an apple step 1 draw apple basic shape

Then delete the outline and then give it a line by forming the body of the apple.

Step 3: Draw leaves and apple stem

how to draw an apple step 3 draw apple leaves and stem

Next, erase the tip line of the bud then add two leaves on top.

Step 4: Draw details on the large areas on the apple

how to draw an apple step 4 draw details

Give small details on the apple peel then give the leaf segments.

Step 5: Draw shading on all parts of the apple

how to draw an apple step 5 draw shading on apple

 Then give shading in all parts, such as the fruit and leaves.

As you can see, all it takes is 5 steps in order to draw an apple with some shading. Notice how we started drawing the apple with a basic circle shape and then continued to adjust it and add details.

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How to Draw an Apple with Shading Printable Guide

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Step-by-step instructions on how to draw an apple with shading

Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $0

Materials

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Instructions

          1. Step 1: Draw a basic circle shape for the apple
            First, make a circle shape and give a small bud above it. how to draw an apple step 1 draw apple basic shape
          2. Step 2: Sketch out a new line for the apple
            Then delete the outline and then give it a line by forming the body of the apple. how to draw an apple step 1 draw apple basic shape
          3. Step 3: Draw leaves and apple stem
            Next, erase the tip line of the bud then add two leaves on top. how to draw an apple step 3 draw apple leaves and stem
          4. Step 4: Draw details on the large areas on the apple
            Give small details on the apple peel then give the leaf segments. how to draw an apple step 4 draw details
          5. Step 5: Draw shading on all parts of the apple
            Then give shading in all parts, such as the fruit and leaves. how to draw an apple step 5 draw shading on apple
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