Here is a simple step-by-step guide to drawing a pumpkin:
- Draw an oval shape lightly on your paper. This oval will represent the general shape of your pumpkin. It doesn't need to be a perfect oval and can be adjusted creatively.
- Add a stem at the top of the oval. The stem can be short or tall, straight or curved. Adding some curly vines or leaves is optional.
- Start adding the pumpkin's ribs by drawing vertical curved lines radiating outward from the center.
- Define the pumpkin shape more clearly with your pencil by emphasizing the ribs and the edges. Use an eraser to remove the initial oval parts that don't fit the pumpkin shape.
- Clean up the edges and add any final details to your pumpkin. You may choose to outline your drawing in ink or add color.
This method is ideal for beginners and gives a natural, slightly imperfect pumpkin shape that looks realistic and charming.
