Many fruits come into season in the summer and fall, but you can enjoy beautiful and delicious fruits year-round with the help of these easy fruit-themed drawing tutorials.
You'll likely recognize most of the fruits listed below. We're not comparing apples to oranges, but what exactly is a fruit, anyway?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a fruit is "the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food."
But wait - isn't the tomato a vegetable? We often think of it that way because it has a savory rather than sweet taste. And it does fit the definition of a vegetable "a plant or part of a plant used as food." Of course, so do all the other fruits on our list!
Botanically speaking, a tomato is a fruit because it is a fleshy plant product that contains seeds. We've also thrown in a few seeds that lack a fleshy covering - corn and acorns, for example.
Even though you normally wouldn't call them fruits, they're still part of the collective "fruitage" of your garden.
And finally, we'll present you with a cornucopia or "horn of plenty" to display this great bounty of edible plants.
How many of the following fruits have you tasted? Why not make an illustrated exotic fruit bucket list for your next art project.
18 Easy Fruit Drawing Ideas
How to Draw a Lemon
"Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat." Despite what the song says, it's not impossible - you can make lemonade, a lemon pie, or use the lemon juice to add dimension to many, many recipes!
How to Draw a Pineapple
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? You know the answer. Pineapples are a sweet tropical fruit well known in Hawaiian cuisine. Did you know? you can grow a new pineapple plant from the green part on top.
How to Draw a Mango
Mangoes are a sweet tropical fruit often eaten with hot chili pepper powder. Some are so big that a single fruit can be a meal. Try one today!
How to Draw a Strawberry
From "strawberries on a summer evening" to "strawberry wine" and "strawberry champagne on ice," you can learn to draw this delectable fruit, no matter what song lyrics it brings to mind.
How to Draw a Peach
This easy drawing guide is peachy-keen. Learn how to draw this symbol of the U.S. state of Georgia, famous for its juicy flesh and fuzzy, velvety skin.
How to Draw Grapes
People have grown grapes in farms called vineyards for thousands of years. Grapes are eaten fresh, dried to make raisins, juiced, and fermented to make wine.
How to Draw an Apple
It's said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don't forget to practice your drawing skills every day!
How to Draw Lemonade
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Draw up an ice-cold glass today.
How to Draw a Banana
Bananas are the only food that comes in its own wrapper! Until about a hundred years ago, bananas were not readily available in many parts of the world. They were a delicacy eaten by the rich. Remember that the next time you eat a banana!
How to Draw a Watermelon Slice
Watermelon has been a sweet treat for thousands of years. It is recognized by its green striped exterior and sweet, juicy, pink flesh.
How to Draw an Avocado
Avocados are often used in savory dishes like guacamole. Did you know? You can grow an avocado tree from the large seed inside. Suspend it in a glass of water by sticking toothpicks into the sides of the seed. In a few months, the tree may sprout.
How to Draw Acorns
Acorns are the seeds of the oak tree and a favorite food of squirrels. People can eat them, too, but they must first be boiled to remove bitter tannins. Then, they can be ground into flour.
How to Draw a Corn Cob
It may sound corny, but this cob wears a smile. Did you know? This staple crop originated as an ordinary grass. It was cultivated for its seed-head and over time developed into the corn we know today.
How to Draw a Tomato
Tomatoes are a staple in Italian cooking and other cuisines, but this has not always been the case. Native to the Americas, the tomato was not known in Europe until the 1600s. Because of its red color and similarity to other plants, some people thought it was poisonous!
How to Draw a Pumpkin
Pumpkins are a type of squash or gourd native to the Americas. They are often used as a symbol of autumn and the harvest. They are also used to make tasty pies!
How to Draw an Orange
Oranges are a well-known citrus fruit. Both the inside and outside in the fruit may range in color from green and yellow to orange and red.
How to Draw a Cornucopia
The cornucopia is a basket woven in the shape of a goat's horn, based on an ancient Greek myth. Overflowing with fruits, vegetables, and grain, it represents celebration and plenty during the time of the harvest.
