How to Draw an Orange (Easy Step by Step)
This cute orange comes with a smiling face and a friendly slice friend. It is built from circles, a little leaf shape, and straight lines, so it is a great first fruit to draw.
- Easy
- 10 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 an orange step by step
How to Draw an Orange · 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 round orange
Start with a big circle on the left side of your paper. Draw it lightly first, then go over it with a nice smooth line.
Step 3: Stem and leaf
Draw a tiny stem going up from the top of the circle. At the top of the stem, draw a leaf shape like a pointy oval that leans to the right.
Step 4: Two round eyes
In the middle of the orange, draw two small circles side by side. Color them in so they look like solid dots.
Step 5: A happy smile
Between the eyes and a little below them, draw a small curved line like a tiny smile. Keep it short and cute.
Step 6: The slice outline
On the right side of the paper, draw another circle. This one is the orange slice, so make it a little smaller than the first orange.
Step 7: The inner circle
Inside the slice circle, leave a small gap and draw a smaller circle. The space between the two circles is the peel.
Step 8: Center and segments
Draw a small dot in the very center of the slice. Then draw straight lines from the dot out to the inner circle, like the spokes of a wheel, to split the slice into pieces.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your orange? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a peach or how to draw a kiwi next.
Tips for drawing an orange
- Draw the big circle lightly first and turn your paper as you go, so the round shape stays smooth.
- For the slice, draw the outer circle first and then the inner one, keeping the same gap all the way around.
- Draw the spokes from the center dot outward, and try to space them evenly like slicing a pizza.
Free orange coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this orange 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 orange drawing
Color the orange and the slice in bright orange, with a green leaf and a light yellow peel ring around the slice. For a fun twist, make each slice segment a slightly different shade.
Orange fun fact for kids
An orange tree can have flowers and ripe fruit on its branches at the same time, and the white blossoms smell very sweet.
Questions about drawing an orange
What shapes do I need to draw an orange?
You mostly need circles. Add a pointy oval for the leaf and a tiny line for the stem.
How do I make my orange look cuter?
Give it two solid round dot eyes and a small smile just below them. Keep the smile short so it looks sweet.
How do I draw an orange slice?
Draw two circles, one inside the other, then add a dot in the middle. Draw straight lines from the dot to the inner circle to make the segments.
