Continue adding to the branches, including a “V” and “?”-like shape.
How to Draw a Halloween Graveyard Scene with a Silhouette of a Tree Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids
Today I’ll show you how to draw a creepy Halloween silhouette scene with a glowing orange background. You will learn how to draw the silhouette of a creepy tree, a bat, a jack-o-lantern hanging from the tree, and graves. Find out how to draw them with this step-by-step drawing tutorial.
Trace a bowl or something round that almost takes up the whole page.
STEP 02
Draw a #7-like shape followed by a letter “C” shape. This will be the tree.
Draw 2 lines on the left, a #7 in the middle, a slanted line, and a curved line on the right.
Draw a curved line, a few lines, and a checkmark shape.
Top Tips for Drawing Pumpkins
What’s the secret to drawing a hauntingly good pumpkin? Check out these expert tips:
- Draw a Real Pumpkin: If you can, practice drawing a pumpkin from real life. Although we are all familiar with the stereotypical (round) pumpkin shape, pumpkins can be squat, tall, uneven or pear-shaped.
- Resize Pumpkin: If you’re turning your pumpkin drawings into a jack o’ lantern, try experimenting with different sized pumpkins to give your pumpkin its own unique character.
- look carefully: Examine the texture of the pumpkin’s skin. Is it smooth or bumpy? Adding texture can make your pumpkin drawing more realistic.
- Think about light and shadow: If you’re sketching from real life, pay attention to where the light source (sun or lamp) hits the pumpkin. Use it to decide where to place your shadows and highlights.
- Be imaginative: If you want to make a pumpkin drawing that has more of a fantasy feel, try extending the vines and twisting them around your pumpkin.
- Create a natural looking stalk: Watch how the stalk grows. Does it grow straight? Is it bent? how long is it? Are any cards still attached? Bring these details into your pumpkin drawings.
- Keep your drawing clean: If your drawing gets messed up or messed up, use the lightbox to trace and transfer your drawing to a new piece of paper. To keep your drawing neat, make your initial sketches very light and plan your composition before adding details.
- Show your sketching: If you want to make a feature of your initial construction lines, try sketching them in colored pencils or alcohol marker, then go over them with a finalliner pen to add details.
pumpkin drawing material
Winsor and Newton Sketching Set
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Lightly sketching the rough shape of the pumpkin before adding intricate details is a great way to build confidence. You can use any pencil to get started, but if you want to get the most out of pencil drawing, we recommend getting a set with a selection of different hardnesses.
This selection from Winsor & Newton is designed specifically for shading and drawing. This includes a white charcoal pencil, medium charcoal pencil, hard charcoal pencil, sepia colored pencil, plus a 2B, 6B and 8B graphite pencil, a blender, an eraser and a sharpener.
Faber-Castell Grip 2001 Mini Set
If you only want the essentials, it’s hard to go wrong with this mini pencil set from TwoB Graphite Pencils and Mini Pencil Sharpeners. The pencil features Faber-Castell’s patented soft-grip design, which is essentially just raised points to create grip. The grip helps with control and keeps fingers from slipping while you’re creating your masterpiece.
The ergonomic triangular shape ensures you can sketch (or write) while minimizing fatigue. The lead bonds completely to the wood surround, which makes these pencils particularly resistant to breakage. No need to worry about the lead slipping into the chicks like other brands.
Daler Rowney Ebony Sketchbook
You can use any type of paper for this pumpkin drawing tutorial, but we recommend working with thick paper and a smooth grain. This makes it easy to erase construction lines, as well as tweak the piece if you need to rework certain areas.
If you’re sketching outside, working in a hardback sketchbook is ideal, and offers some degree of protection from outside mud and mud. If you’ve seen our rose drawing video, this is the sketchbook we used!
ipad pro
If you want to branch out into digital art, or don’t like your desk covered in pencil shavings and eraser debris, the iPad Pro paired with the Apple Pencil is a great option.
Any iPad will give you a smooth drawing experience, and as (most) apps are constantly being updated, you can rest assured that it’s up to the task. The model of iPad you want depends on how much storage you need and the types of apps you want to run.
Since operating systems are taking up more and more space on your tablet, it’s important to keep this in mind if you’re looking to buy a new iPad. As time goes on and you install more updates, the new OS will gradually take up more and more space – and you’ll have less storage for your digital art. So, it is advisable to select Maximum Storage from Off if you can afford it.
Apple Pencil
At the time of writing, the second-generation Apple Pencil is virtually the gold standard when it comes to iPad accessories. Not only does it make digital drawing more fluid and tactile, but it has also undergone several upgrades compared to the first generation. By double-tapping, you can switch between the tools you need, which is very useful when alternating between sketching and coloring or working on different layers.
The second-generation Apple Pencil attaches magnetically to the iPad Pro, and charges wirelessly. If you place it on a flat surface like your craft desk, the flat edges keep it from rolling over.
Ready to learn how to draw a pumpkin? Follow this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make a pumpkin this Halloween.
how to make your own scary pumpkin drawing
Making a pumpkin is easy once you know how to sketch the basic structure. You start with an easy oval that’s divided into sections, then gradually add additional details until you have a pretty awesome pumpkin drawing.
The next step is to give depth to your pumpkin by adding shadows and highlights. You can make it pop out of the page by using a fineliner pen, or by adding color.
Keep it plain if you want to make it a classic autumn pumpkin or dress it up for Halloween with a creepy carved face. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you want!
A pumpkin can complete a spooky scene, but we think it looks fabulous on its own!
