How to Draw a Garden Shovel
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a garden shovel. You will find helpful images that guide you through the process, making it easier to create your own version.
Remember, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. If your first try doesn’t turn out as expected, that’s okay! You can always come back to this lesson and keep practicing until you feel more confident.
Take your time and enjoy the process of learning. Each attempt will help you get better, so don’t hesitate to draw as many times as you want!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
When you start your drawing, it’s helpful to use simple lines and shapes as your foundation. This way, you can build up your garden shovel step by step. It’s a good idea to wait until the end to add colors, allowing you to focus on getting the shapes just right first. As you follow along, pay attention to how the sizes of the shapes relate to one another. This will help your drawing look balanced and neat. There is a bit of symmetry to this garden shovel. Now that you have some tips in mind, let’s get started on creating your own garden shovel!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline the Blade
First, outline the wide, pointy shape of the shovel’s blade.
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Add the Tang
Form the tang that will connect the blade to the handle. Then, add a tiny circular screw.
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Draw the Ferrule
Draw a small metal band, called the ferrule, attached to the end of the tang.
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Outline the Handle
Outline a long handle with a small oval hole near its tip.
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Add the Wooden Texture
Draw lines along the handle to add its wooden texture.
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Color the Garden Shovel Drawing
First, color the handle brown. Next, use light shades of gray for the blade and ferrule. Then, color the screw and tang dark gray.
How to Draw a Garden Shovel PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun stuff like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for your drawing practice!