Hi there! Welcome to the second drawing exercise for absolute beginners. 🎨 In our previous exercise, Beginner Drawing Exercise 1: How to Draw Cute Pumpkins, we learned how to use basic shapes like imperfect circles to create adorable drawings. Today, we’ll apply those skills to draw something equally fun and simple—two cute eggplants!
Step 1: Gather Your Tools
Here’s a reminder: starting your art journey doesn’t require fancy supplies. Keep it simple! You’ll need:
A piece of white paper
A basic pencil
An eraser
Some colored pencils or crayons (optional, but fun!)
Step 2: Study the Reference Photo
As beginners, drawing straight from imagination can feel overwhelming. That’s why using reference photos is such a helpful starting point. Here’s our reference image for this exercise:
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Take a close look at the photo. Notice the overall shape of the eggplants. What do they remind you of?
Step 3: Sketch the Shapes
Let’s break this down step by step:
Start with the main shapes.
The overall shape of each eggplant is an imperfect ellipse. Sketch two ellipses on your paper using small, curved lines.Tip: If you’re not used to drawing imperfect ellipses, check out the Easy First Drawing Exercise for Beginners to practice this basic skill.
Add the green tops.
Look at the reference again and sketch the shape of the green parts at the top of each eggplant.
Clean up your sketch.
Once you’re happy with your drawing, use an eraser to remove any extra or overlapping lines.
Great work! You’ve now sketched the foundation of your eggplants.
Step 4: Add Some Color
Now it’s time to bring your drawing to life!
Grab your purple colored pencil or crayon and color in the main part of each eggplant.
Next, use a green color for the tops.
To make your drawing more dynamic, add a layer of darker shades for depth. For example, use a deeper purple or green to create shadows.
Step 5: Decorate and Personalize
This is where the fun begins! Use your creativity to make your drawing more lively. In my version, I added eyes, mouths, tiny hands, and feet to turn the eggplants into cute characters.
Here’s the story I imagined: one eggplant friend has fallen over and is calling for help from the other.
What story will your eggplants tell? Add whatever details you like—funny expressions, hats, or even a tiny background scene. The possibilities are endless!
Final Thoughts
Congratulations! You’ve completed your second drawing exercise. 🎉 Drawing may feel challenging at first, but remember: it’s a skill anyone can learn with practice. Every simple exercise like this builds your confidence and helps you improve little by little.
I hope this exercise inspires you to draw more and explore your creative potential. If you’re ready for the next beginner-friendly practice, click here to keep drawing with me.
Bonus Tips for Beginner Artists
Watching time-lapse videos of other artists can be a great way to learn techniques like sketching, shading, and adding details.
Don’t stress if your drawing doesn’t look perfect. Art is about having fun and expressing yourself!
Thank you for drawing with me, and I can’t wait to see you in the next exercise. Keep creating and enjoying the process! 😊
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