First things first: decide where the light in your drawing is coming from. Is it from the left, right, or maybe from the top? This decision will guide your shading process. Once you’ve decided, lightly mark an arrow on your paper pointing towards the direction of your light source. This will remind you where to add shadows and where to keep light.
How to Draw Corn in 5 Easy Steps: A Beginner’s Guide
Creating art can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially for beginners. Today, let’s make that experience even more enjoyable as we tackle creating easy corn drawings. If you’ve ever felt a little intimidated by drawing, this guide is perfect for you. We’ll be going step by step, so in no time at all, you’ll have a fantastic corn drawing you can be proud of.
Gather Your Materials
Before we get started on our corn drawing, we need to get our materials ready. You’ll need paper, pencils, and an eraser. Each of these items play an important role in crafting our masterpiece. Let’s dive into why each item is important and how to choose the right ones for you.
Choose Your Paper
When it comes to easy corn drawings, not just any paper will do. What you want is drawing paper—something sturdy enough to handle the weight of your pencil strokes. Drawing paper is typically thicker than regular printer paper. It’s smooth, which makes it great for detailed drawings like our corn. A good example is Strathmore’s Series 400 Sketch Pads. But of course, if this isn’t available, don’t worry. Any paper that feels comfortable under your pencils will do.
Pick Your Pencils
Next, let’s talk about pencils. You might think any pencil could do, but for drawing, we have specific types. We have HB, which is a good middle-ground pencil for both shading and defining lines. We also have B pencils, which are softer and great for shading, and H pencils, which are harder and perfect for finer details. For our easy corn drawings, an HB pencil would be a great choice. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could also try using a 2B pencil for darker shading.
Select an Eraser
Last, but definitely not least, is the eraser. Yes, even in art, we make mistakes. That’s where our trusty eraser comes in. A good quality eraser does not leave smudges and erases cleanly. An example is the Prismacolor Magic Rub Eraser. It’s perfect for erasing without damaging your paper. But just like with paper and pencils, the best eraser is the one that feels right for you.
Now that we have our materials ready, we’re all set to start drawing!
Draw the Basic Shape
With your materials ready, let’s start with the fun part – drawing. The first step in creating easy corn drawings is drawing the basic shape. Even complex objects can be broken down into simple shapes. For corn, we start with a circle and an oval. These basic shapes provide a guideline for the entire drawing.
Start with a Circle
Take your pencil and lightly sketch a circle on your paper. This doesn’t have to be a perfect circle. Remember, this is just a guide. The circle will form the top of our corn cob. The size of the circle will determine how big your corn will be. So, think about how large you want your corn drawing to be as you’re sketching the circle.
Add an Oval
Next, let’s add the oval. Draw an oval shape starting from the bottom of your circle, extending downwards. The oval will form the body of the corn. It should be around twice the length of the circle. Don’t worry if it’s a bit longer or shorter, though. Corn comes in all shapes and sizes, so does your corn drawing.
With our basic shapes in place, our corn is starting to take shape. But we’re not done yet. Now comes the fun part—adding details to our corn!
Supplies Needed for the Corn Stalk Printable
- Free Corn Stalk Template
- Drawing Paper
- Crayola Markers
- or Colored Pencils
1. Free Printable Corn Stalk Template
2. Drawing Paper
3. Crayola Markers
3. Colored Pencils
Easy Corn Stalk Drawing Tutorial Video
Watch the How to Draw a Corn Stalk Drawing video below!
Create a Leaf.
Create a leaf with a half bend on the bottom, as shown in the illustration. Ensure the pointed tip faces downwards.
Create another Leaf.
Create the structure like a leaf on the right. In addition to being pointed, its tip is a bit thinner than the previous one.
Outline the Husk.
Outline the leafy husk in more detail. Place a long, curved line alongside the original line to enclose a teardrop-shaped area. Using a series of curved lines, draw a bend on the opposite husk. Pay attention to the leaf’s downward angle.
Add Two Leaflets.
The leafy husk has now been made into two leaflets. Attach two more on the upward side.
Draw the Outline of the Corn.
Draw the outline of the corn on the cob. In the leafy husk, begin to, shape semi-circles shaped like grapes.
Add More Corn.
Continue adding circles to the upper side, creating a thick pile.
Draw Smaller Corn.
Now, add more semi-circles with smaller widths to give them a sharper edge. The circles should extend above the side leaves of the husk until the length reaches a bit higher.
Finish the Corn Kernels.
Lastly, add the corn kernels to the corn cob. Cover the whole cob and husk with the corn kernels. A single kernel forms the nose of the corn husk.
Color it
Color the corn cob. Yellow, white, or combinations of those colors are the most common colors for corn, but red, brown, blue, and green colors can also be found in Indian corn. Use light and dark shades of green to paint the corn stalks.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned Corn Stalk Drawings Step by Step. We hope this was a fun-filled experience for you all.
Free Printable Corn Cob Drawing Tutorial Template
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What is a Corn Stalk?
Corn stalk is a common term used to describe the leafy stalk of a corn plant. The corn plant is a tall, annual grass that grows to about six feet in height.
