How to Draw a Shovel
Kids can learn how to draw a shovel by following along with this helpful drawing guide.
Sharpen a pencil and follow along with these basic 6 drawing steps. You will learn the fundamentals for drawing a shovel.
This lesson only takes about 20 minutes and includes a pdf you can easily print or download. The pdf lesson even contains a coloring-book-like page with just the line art. This accompanies well with crayons or markers. It is perfect for very young kids requiring extra guidance and are looking to color in a shovel.
Enjoy the process of learning how to draw a shovel. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Shovel Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will begin with a blank piece of paper and learn how to draw a shovel in 6 instructive steps. It is best to pay attention to the proportions of each of the drawn parts of the shovel.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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First Form The Handle
First, form the shovel’s long handle.
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Now Draw The Grip
Now, draw the grip on top of the handle.
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Add The Neck Socket
Next, attach a neck socket on the bottom end of the handle.
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Form The Footstep
Add the footstep attached to the neck socket by drawing two straight lines.
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Outline The Blade
Then, form the shape of the pointed shape of the blade.
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Complete The Shovel Drawing
Grab your crayons and let’s get to coloring! First, color the handle with a red crayon. Next, fill in the grip with an orange crayon. Now, color the neck socket and blade with shades of gray. Use a darker shade of gray to add some shadows to the blade.
How to Draw a Shovel PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Shovel. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!