Hi! Welcome back to another simple drawing practice in Level 1 for absolute beginner artists. If this is your first time visiting my blog, I recommend checking out Simple Drawing Guidelines for Absolute Beginner Artists. This post will give you an overview of the blog's purpose and how the drawing exercises are structured by level to support aspiring artists.
In today’s easy drawing exercise, we’ll create a cute and intelligent version of a carrot.
I promise that anyone can follow along—no special talent required! All you need is a passion for drawing. Now, let’s begin this fun and easy practice.
Step 1: Gather Your Drawing Supplies
I say this often, but it’s worth repeating: as a beginner, you don’t need expensive art supplies. A few basic tools will do:
A pencil
A piece of paper
An eraser
Colored pencils or crayons (optional)
That’s all you need! Let’s start drawing.
Step 2: Observe the Reference Photo
Before we draw, let’s take a close look at a reference photo. Drawing from imagination is difficult for beginners, so using reference images is a great way to learn. Even professional artists use them!
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Don’t worry if any part of the carrot seems complicated—we’ll simplify everything into easy steps.
Step 3: Sketch the Basic Shape
Grab your pencil and sketch the overall shape of the carrot.
Use loose, curved lines to create an imperfect ellipse. Don’t stress about perfection—just let your hand flow naturally. Once you’re happy with the shape, erase unnecessary lines to refine it.
If you haven’t practiced drawing basic shapes like circles and ellipses before, check out the Easy First Drawing Exercise for Beginners, which is part of Level 0.
Step 4: Draw the Leaves
The leaves may look complex, but we can simplify them!
Instead of drawing every detail, use just a few curved lines for the midribs and simple rounded shapes for the leaves. Adjust them however you like—make them more elliptical or add extra curves.
Now, your carrot sketch is complete. Let’s add color!
Step 5: Add Color
Time to bring our carrot to life!
Use orange or yellow for the body.
Use green for the leaves.
Want to be more creative? Feel free to experiment with colors. There are no strict rules!
Step 6: Create Depth with Shading
To make the carrot look less flat, we’ll add some simple shading.
In my example, I divided both the body and leaves into two sections and used a darker shade on one side. This creates depth and makes the drawing more dynamic.
Step 7: Add Texture
Let’s make the carrot even more realistic! Add small, darker orange or yellow lines to mimic the natural texture of a carrot.
Step 8: Give Your Carrot Personality!
Now comes the most fun part—adding character!
Try drawing a cute face with glasses to give your carrot an intelligent look.
Yay! Your cute, intelligent carrot is complete! Even though this exercise had several steps, they were all simple and easy to follow. I hope you had fun drawing this quirky little carrot.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for drawing with me! This blog is filled with more easy and fun exercises designed for beginner artists. I’d love for my tutorials to inspire you and support you on your art journey. If you’re excited to keep drawing, click here for the next exercise.
Starting a new skill—especially something creative like drawing—can feel overwhelming. But remember, drawing is a skill that anyone can learn with practice. Take your time and enjoy the process!
A great way to improve is by watching drawing time-lapse videos from other artists. You can learn sketching techniques, coloring methods, and more. Here’s an example:
If you’d like to see more, check out my YouTube channel: @AD_Phann.
Happy drawing! 🎨✨
