How to Draw a Dragon Fruit (Easy Step by Step)
A dragon fruit looks like a bright, spiky sun, and this one has a friendly face. It is built from just a few shapes: two ovals, pointy triangle leaves, and lots of little dots. Kids can finish it in a few easy steps.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a dragon fruit step by step
How to Draw a Dragon Fruit · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The inner oval
Draw a big, tall oval in the middle of your page. This is the juicy inside of the dragon fruit.
Step 3: The wavy skin ring
Draw a wavy, bumpy line around the first oval, leaving a small gap between them. Start at the top right, go down around the bottom and up the left side, and stop near the top left. Leave the top open for now.
Step 4: Leaves on top
Along the top, draw pointy leaves like flames. Make the middle one the tallest, then add a shorter leaf on each side leaning outward.
Step 5: Leaves on the right
Draw pointy, curved leaves down the right side of the ring. Each one starts at the ring, goes out to a point, and comes back to the ring.
Step 6: Leaves on left and bottom
Finish the leaves around the left side and the bottom of the ring. Keep each one a triangle with a curvy tip, so the fruit looks like a spiky sun.
Step 7: Two round eyes
Inside the inner oval, draw two round dots for eyes. Put them side by side, a little below the middle.
Step 8: Smile, seeds and ring top
Draw a little curved smile between the eyes. Then dot tiny seeds around the face, and close the skin ring across the top by drawing a curved line from the top left to the top.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your dragon fruit? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw boba tea or how to draw a cupcake next.
Tips for drawing a dragon fruit
- Draw the inner oval first, then the wavy ring around it with an even gap, so the skin looks neat all the way around.
- Make the leaves different sizes. Start with the tall one at the top, then fill in the sides so they do not bump into each other.
- Scatter the seeds with space between them. Try not to line them up in rows, and keep them away from the eyes and smile.
Free dragon fruit coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this dragon fruit 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 dragon fruit drawing
Color the inside bright pink or magenta, the ring white, and the leaves green at the tips. For a creative twist, make a rainbow dragon fruit with a different color on every leaf.
Dragon fruit fun fact for kids
Dragon fruit grows on a climbing cactus, and its flowers open at night. The inside is white or pink and speckled with tiny edible black seeds.
Questions about drawing a dragon fruit
What shapes do I need to draw a dragon fruit?
You need two ovals, one inside the other, and a bunch of pointy triangle shapes for the leaves. Little dots make the seeds and the eyes, and a curved line makes the smile.
How do I make my dragon fruit look cuter?
Draw the eyes as round dots a little below the middle of the inner oval, and put a small smile between them. Keep the seeds small so the face stands out.
How do I draw the leaves so they look even?
Draw the top leaf first, then work down each side. Check that each leaf points away from the center of the fruit, like rays of the sun.
