Drawing a pineapple may seem daunting at first glance, but is quite manageable by breaking it down into simple shapes. With the oval body, circular crown, triangular leaves, curved textures and circular divots, anyone can craft a pineapple drawing. Refining your pineapple over time by studying real-life examples, trying different styles and practicing fundamental skills will help develop your personal pineapple aesthetic. Not only is doodling this tropical fruit enjoyable artistically, it also builds your drawing abilities for any subject matter. With a little guidance, anyone can learn the satisfying skill of drawing a pineapple.
How to Draw a Pineapple: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pineapples are a fun, tropical fruit to draw. With some basic drawing techniques, you can easily create your own pineapple art. In this guide” I’ll walk you through the steps to draw a simple pineapple using shapes and lines.
Pineapples make for great subject matter in art. Their spiky leaves and textured exterior are full of visual interest. Pineapples are also symbolic of hospitality and warmth. Learning to draw pineapples can allow you to add a touch of the tropics to your drawings.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to practice foundational drawing skills or an experienced artist seeking to develop a pineapple-themed piece, learning how to draw a pineapple is a useful artistic endeavor. With some simple shapes and shading techniques, anyone can master drawing this prickly fruit.
How to Draw a Pineapple
Drawing a pineapple is all about breaking it down into simple geometric shapes. By using circles, triangles, and ovals, you can capture the basic structure of a pineapple. Here is a step-by-step approach:
Step 1: Draw a Large Oval for the Pineapple’s Body
Start by drawing a large oval shape on your paper. This will represent the bulk of the pineapple’s body. The oval doesn’t need to be perfect, a rough shape is fine. Make sure to leave room at the top to later add the leaves.
Step 2: Add a Small Circle for the Pineapple Crown
At the top of the oval, draw a small circle. This will eventually become the leafy crown of the pineapple. Place it slightly overlapping the top of the oval.
Step 3: Draw Triangular Leaf Shapes Around the Crown
Surround the small circle with triangular leaf shapes, pointing upwards. These shapes represent the spiky leaves that emerge from the top of a pineapple. Draw them overlapping each other, angling out in different directions.
Step 4: Add Curved Lines for Pineapple Texture
Pineapples have a rough, textured exterior. To capture this texture, add a series of curved lines across the surface of the oval and crown. Make some lines thicker and some thinner for variety.
Step 5: Draw Circular Divots for Pineapple Eyes
Pineapples often have circular divots or “eyes” across their surface. Draw a series of small circles over the textured exterior of the pineapple. Add as many as you like, in a random pattern.
Step 6: Shade the Pineapple
Using pencil, marker or other drawing tools, add shading to your pineapple. Apply darker shading around the divots, leaves and underneath the fruit. This will make your pineapple look more three-dimensional. Add finer shading across the textured areas.
And there you have it – a finished pineapple drawing! With practice, you can develop your own pineapple style for unique tropical art.
Tips for Drawing Pineapples
Here are some additional tips to help you master drawing pineapples:
Study reference photos of real pineapples to note colors, textures, and shapes. Drawing from a reference helps accuracy.
Consider adding other elements. Draw pineapples with backgrounds, plates, or drink glasses for a tropical scene.
Play with different sizes. Draw a single large pineapple or a bowl of tiny pineapples. Varying scale adds interest.
Try different styles. Sketch minimalist pineapples using just lines or get realistic with detailed shading. Find your preferred aesthetic.
Use different drawing tools. Pineapples lend themselves well to being drawn with pencils, markers, colored pencils, paint pens, and more. Experiment!
Practice basic shapes and shading. Drawing any subject relies on foundational artistic techniques. Pineapples make great skill-building subjects.
Trendy Decor Idea: How To DIY These Pretty Painted Pineapples
When Jove Meyer — one of NYC’s premier event planners and host of his own podcast, “Wedding-Ish” — visited, he not only gave us his top tips for throwing a party on *any* budget, but he also showed us a super fun way to add color (and lots of it!) to any party.
By painting pineapple leaves for vibrant centerpieces!
(I mean, just *look* at them! ^)
“Paint them two days before guests arrive,” Jove suggests. “[And] after the party, you can still serve the pineapple.”
“There are many ways to paint a pineapple,” he tells us, “so it depends on your time and preferences.”
OPTION 1: SPRAY PAINT
If you spray paint the leaves, Jove advises, make sure to cover and wrap the base so you only spray the top part. Also, be sure not to over spray, as that will cause the paint to drip.
“I always suggest wearing gloves for this and doing it outside,” Jove continues.
Oh, and don’t forget to put newspaper or craft paper down to protect whatever area you’re DIYing in!
OPTION 2: HAND PAINT WITH A FOAM BRUSH
If you don’t spray paint, you can paint the leaves with a foam brush and acrylic paint.
(You should cover the body of the pineapple in this case, too, Jove suggests.)
And when it comes to the acrylic paint, don’t overbuy, he warns!
“You will not need as much paint as you think per pineapple stem,” the podcaster says. “I suggest the 2-oz. bottles, [so] you can get as many colors as you like!”
In terms of coats, Jove says one coat should work, but it depends on the color you are going for. For lighter, brighter colors, you may need two coats, he tells us.
For the first round, focus on getting it fully covered — which Jove says should take 10 minutes or less. Then, let it dry overnight. The next day, you can return with a smaller paint brush for the nooks and crannies.
