How to Draw a Shovel

1. Begin the shovel outline by drawing two curved lines that meet at a point. This will become the cutting edge of the shovel. Notice how the lines form "corners" on either side of the point.

2. Use straight and curved lines to draw two small, incomplete rectangles with rounded corners at the back of the shovel blade. These are the steps or footsteps that you step on to force the shovel into the ground.

3. Draw a "V" shaped line between the steps. On the opposite side, continue the lines of the "V" to enclose a cylinder shape. This is the socket that holds the handle in place.

4. Draw straight lines down the middle of the shovel and at the base of each step. Draw a small oval to indicate the fastener on the side of the socket.

5. Extend two long, straight, parallel lines from the socket. Connect them on the end with a short curved line. This is the shovel's handle or shaft.

6. Extend two short, straight lines from the end of the shaft. From one, extend a curved line. This begins the handle grip.

7. Draw another curved line on the opposite side, and a curved "V" shaped line between them. Connect the lines with a short curved line.

8. Use curved lines to enclose a cylinder shape between the ends of the handle grip. Use another curved line to give it a three-dimensional appearance.

9. Detail the grip with a short curved line at one end, giving it a cylindrical shape. Draw ovals at the top and bottom of the handle grip to indicate the fasteners.

Your shovel outline is now complete. Color your drawing. Some shovels are made of metal and wood - they are usually brown and grey. Others are made from painted metal and composite materials. They can be any color!