How to Draw a Sphere

This tutorial covers the basics of shading a 3D looking sphere on paper. Perfect for beginner artists as this simple drawing tutorial goes over each part and explains how to create the illusion of a rounded sphere on paper. This beginners tutoral is created in charcoal but can be applied to any drawing or painting media

Category:

Education

Tags:

• sphere
• draw a sphere
• learn to draw
• charcoal sphere
• basic sphere
• sphere highlight

[ramenbender]

You're beautiful with the charcoal! You make a lot of sense and you're quite helpful. Thank you for making this <3.

[HelloArtsy]

@ramenbender

Hey thanks, they're just quick tutorials, that hopefully give some insight into the creative process. It's hard drawing and keeping my head out of the picture though... I am always drawing these things looking down the edge which makes it extra tricky!

[alexistheboss15]

what eraser do u use?

[HelloArtsy]

@alexistheboss15

I am using a kneaded eraser. (the gray mushy type)

[9Cookieman]

Thts cool

[ThisGirlRocksz]

DON'T rub it :D

[jhosef36]

omg lol at 2:25 it looks like the ball has an afro hahaha but nice work by the way

[tiff13246]

OMG IM SO TRYING DAT!

[TrinneLovesAll13]

I love drawing with charcoal (:

[kARiiiNA209]

Omg. We Did This Exact Charcoal Drawing In My Art Class Todayy!

I Love It! Its Messy But Fun!:)