Doodle Pumpkin Drawing
Create an easy black-and-white doodle pumpkin drawing using lines, patterns and repeated designs. This simple fall art project is great for 2nd grade and up and can be adapted with colored pencils or watercolor paint.
Print Tutorial
Supplies
- White drawing paper
- Pencil optional
- Fine line pen or permanent marker
- Colored pencils or watercolor paint optional
Instructions
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN: This project can be done on almost any size paper. Our example was created on a small 4" x 4" piece of drawing paper. Encourage kids to create their own patterns and designs instead of trying to copy an example exactly.
- SKETCH A PUMPKIN: Lightly draw a pumpkin with a pencil. Keep the shape simple or add more sections for a more detailed design.
- OUTLINE THE PUMPKIN: Trace the pumpkin with a thicker black marker. Add thicker lines along the bottom or in areas where you want to create the look of shadows.
- DIVIDE THE PUMPKIN SECTIONS (Optional): Add an extra line inside some of the pumpkin sections to create smaller spaces for additional patterns and designs.
- ADD DOODLE DESIGNS: Fill the pumpkin sections with lines, patterns and repeated designs. Vary the patterns throughout the pumpkin to create visual interest.
- ADD VARIATION: Color in some of the negative spaces with black to create contrast and balance throughout the drawing.
- ADD COLOR (Optional): Leave the drawing black and white or add colored pencils or watercolor paint. You can also add one or two watercolor colors to the background.
Notes
- Repeat similar patterns in different areas of the pumpkin to help create balance.
- Encourage kids to vary the thickness of their lines and the size of their patterns.
- Coloring some negative spaces black can create stronger contrast.
- Try adding only one or two watercolor colors to the background while keeping the pumpkin black and white.
- The same doodle technique can be used with other fall subjects instead of pumpkins.
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Cost: under $2