How to Draw a Pencil in 4 easy Steps
You’ve just arrived in the best place to learn how to draw a pencil. I’ve broken it down into easy to follow steps and basic shapes to make pencil drawing super easy. That way anyone can learn how to draw a pencil the easiest way.
This easy pencil drawing tutorial is perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to practice drawing everyday objects.
The final pencil drawing:
Step 1: Draw a Cylinder
Start by drawing a cylinder. I don’t have one yet, but eventually I’ll have a How to Draw a Cylinder tutorial. So check that out once I get around to it.
Step 2: Draw a Triangle
To draw the tip of the pencil draw a triangle on the end of the cylinder. Then erase any overlapping lines.
Step 3: Draw 3 Lines
Draw these 3 lines. Keep all the lines parallel. This gives our pencil drawing some dimension.
Step 4: Draw the Details
Color in the pencil lead, then add a few scratches and dots randomly. Now your pencil drawing is finished!
Bonus Step: Shade and Highlight the Pencil
If you want, you can color it in, then add shadows and highlights.
Dang, you’re getting pretty good at drawing pencils by now. Thanks for checking this out!!
If you liked drawing this pencil and want to draw other stuff, check out How to Draw a Dagger, How to Draw a Skateboard, and How to Draw a Coffee Cup.
Drawing Challenge
Now that you’ve mastered this pencil, try drawing a pen or crayon in the same style to go with the pencil.
faq’s
How do you draw a simple pencil?
Start with a cylinder for the body, then add a triangle for the tip before drawing the details.
What shape is used to draw a pencil?
Most of the pencil is a cylinder. The sharpened tip can be made with a simple triangle.
How can beginners draw a pencil?
Break the pencil into simple shapes instead of trying to draw the whole thing at once. This makes it much easier for beginners.
How do you make a pencil drawing look realistic?
I don’t know I draw cartoons. Maybe you could try adding light shading, highlights, and a few scratches to make the pencil look more three-dimensional.
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