How to Draw an Apple (Easy Step by Step)
A smiling apple is a great first drawing because it is built from just a few simple shapes. You need one big round shape, a short stem, a pointy leaf, a little shine mark, and a tiny face. Once you can draw this one, you can turn it into a pear, a peach, or a cherry.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw an apple step by step
How to Draw an Apple · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The apple body
Start with a big, round shape like a slightly squished circle. Make a small dip in the middle of the top and a gentle dip in the middle of the bottom, then close the shape.
Step 3: The stem
Start at the dip in the top of the apple. Draw a short, slightly wiggly line going up.
Step 4: The leaf
Near the top of the stem, draw a curved line out to the right to a pointy tip. Then curve back to the stem to make a leaf shape, like a little boat.
Step 5: The shiny spot
Near the upper left side of the apple, draw a short curved line that follows the edge. It shows where the light hits.
Step 6: The happy face
Draw two small dots for eyes in the lower middle of the apple, with space between them. Add a little smile curve between the eyes and just below them.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your apple? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a slice of watermelon or how to draw a pineapple next.
Tips for drawing an apple
- Start with a big round shape, a bit squished at the sides. Then add the dip at the top and the gentle dip at the bottom.
- Draw the stem as a short, slightly wiggly line that starts in the dip. A little bend looks more natural than a straight stick.
- Keep the shine mark short and close to the edge on the upper left. Place the eyes low and wide apart, with the smile between them.
Free apple coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this apple coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your apple drawing
Color the apple red, the leaf green, and the stem brown. Leave the shiny spot white, or try a yellow or green apple instead.
Apple fun fact for kids
Apples float in water because about one quarter of an apple is air. That is why apple bobbing is a popular game at fall parties.
Questions about drawing an apple
What shapes do I need to draw an apple?
You need one big round shape for the body, a short wiggly line for the stem, and a pointy oval for the leaf. The shine mark is a short curve, and the face uses two dots and a small smile curve.
How do I make my apple look cuter?
Put the eyes low on the apple and keep them small and round. Add a little smile between them, and a shiny curve near the upper left edge.
How do I draw a leaf on an apple?
Start near the top of the stem and curve a line out to a point. Then curve back to the stem to close it, so it looks like a little boat.
