How to Draw a Banana Step by Step - 8 Easy Steps!

  • By Joanna | updated in February, 2024
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to learn how to draw a Banana in just 8 simple steps!

Banana Drawing

In this fun and easy banana drawing tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a banana step by step.

This banana drawing easy tutorial is great for beginner artists (both kids and adults) who want to improve their drawing skills.

Drawing a banana can be very easy if you use some basic shapes to map out your drawing before adding any details. Different shapes and sizes can give complexity to your drawing.

Fun Fact: Did you know that bananas are curved to help them grow towards the sun?

Once you have your drawing supplies ready, follow these steps to create your banana drawing.

What You’ll Need

We’ll be creating our banana drawing using the following materials:

  • A piece of paper
  • A pencil
  • An eraser

How to Draw a Banana Step by Step

Follow along and learn how to draw a single banana peel.

We’ve included all of the steps in detail so that the process is easy to follow.

So, if you’ve got your art supplies ready, let’s get started!

Banana Drawing

The collage above shows each step of the process so you know what your banana drawing should look like at each stage. 

Instructions of Banana Drawing Easy Step by Step

Tip: Make sure you don’t press too hard on the paper when you draw your pencil lines so that you can correct your mistakes with an eraser as you go through the tutorial.

Step 1: Draw the Shape of Your Banana

The first step is drawing the outline of the banana with light pencil marks so you can use an eraser if you get it wrong.

Start by drawing a medium oval shape.

Banana Drawing

Step 2: Outline the Body

Use darker pencil marks to draw two curved lines and connect them at the bottom and top of the oval.

A. Draw the first curved line on the top.

Banana Drawing

B. Then draw the second line on the bottom.

Banana Drawing

Step 3: Erase the Pencil

Now you can erase any unwanted pencil marks.

Banana Drawing

Step 4: Draw the Skin

A. Start by drawing a small straight vertical line just below the middle of the banana.

Draw two curved lines starting from the vertical line, one from the top and one from the middle. Make the lines meet at a point by curving them.

Banana Drawing

B. Then repeat the process by connecting another straight line to the vertical line. Make the line the same length but point the line towards 2 o’clock

Then draw two lines curving to the right of the straight line, one from the top and one from the middle. Again, make the lines meet at a point by curving them.

Banana Drawing

C. Draw two more curved lines on the opposite end of the previous two curved lines.

Banana Drawing

D. Outline all of the lines with darker pencil marks.

Banana Drawing

Step 5: Draw a Steam

A. Draw two small lines at the bottom of your banana to create a stem. Then join them together with a small line.

Banana Drawing

B. Draw a small circle at the bottom edge to finish the stem.

Banana Drawing

Step 6: Add Some Texture (cross hatching banana)

Add some shading to create darker areas for a more realistic look.

A. Draw some fine vertical lines on the bottom left side of the main body of your banana.

Banana Drawing

B. Draw some more fine lines in the opposite direction and smudge the pattern with your finger to create a softer texture.

Banana Drawing

Step 6: Add Details

Add more shading with fine lines to the banana skin and add several thin lines inside your banana to create more detail and texture.

Banana Drawing

Step 7: Add Detail to the Banana Skin

Add some lines to the inside of the banana skin.

Banana Drawing

Step 8: Finish the Banana Skin

Draw some smaller lines on the inside of the skin of your banana to give it a more 3 dimensional and realistic look.

Banana Drawing

Congratulations!

There you have it. Now you know how to create a banana drawing step by step!

Don’t worry if your banana drawing isn’t perfect the first time, the more you practice the better you will get!

Be sure to practice this banana drawing until you get it just right. Then, try drawing other fruits, like blueberries or strawberries.

Soon, you’ll be a master at drawing fruits!

Top Tips on How to Improve Your Banana Sketch

1. Pay attention to the different colors and shapes of bananas – try to focus on creating a variety of shades, from yellow to green to brown.

2. Use shading techniques such as hatching or cross-hatching to create a more realistic look.

3. To draw a whole bunch of bananas, draw several of the same shape and size in different stages of ripeness.

4. Don’t forget that ripe bananas are usually curved, while unripe bananas are usually more straight.

5. Experiment with different textures – use shading techniques to add a bumpy texture or draw small, wrinkled lines for added effect.

6. Use various colors to create a vivid color palette – yellows, greens, browns, and even pink hues.

7. Don’t be afraid to play around with perspective – try drawing bananas from different angles and at different sizes to give your drawing a dynamic look.

8. Pay attention to the shadows! Utilize shadowing techniques to create depth and bring your bananas to life.

Finally, have fun and enjoy the process of creating your banana drawing.

Looking for more drawing ideas? Search our list of 101+ Drawing Ideas!

Happy drawing!

Joanna

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