How to Draw Wheat: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring the harvest to life with this simple wheat drawing tutorial, perfect for artists ages 5 and up. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring tools to complete this rustic scene. Follow along to master the art of drawing overlapping kernels and textured stalks.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A complete, colored illustration of two stalks of golden wheat

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Stalk

Pencil sketch showing the initial stem and first wheat kernels

Draw two parallel lines for the stem, connecting them at the bottom. At the top, add small, pointed, leaf-like shapes for the first kernels. Teacher's Tip: Keep your lines light and loose; wheat is organic and doesn't need to be perfectly straight!

Step 2: Building the Kernel Rows

Adding overlapping kernel shapes to the wheat stalk

Add more kernels by drawing pairs of curved lines that meet at a point. Aim for two or three overlapping kernels per row. Teacher's Tip: Think of these as little teardrop shapes stacked on top of each other.

Step 3: Finishing the First Spike

Completed wheat spike with kernels reaching the top

Continue adding kernels until you reach the top of the spike, finishing with a single kernel at the very tip. Teacher's Tip: Vary the size of your kernels slightly to make the wheat look more natural.

Step 4: Adding Kernel Texture

Adding central lines to each kernel for texture

Draw a small curved line down the center of each kernel to add depth. Teacher's Tip: This simple detail makes the wheat look three-dimensional rather than flat.

Step 5: Drawing the Second Stalk

Sketching a second wheat stalk partially behind the first

Draw a second stalk next to the first, partially hidden behind it. Use the same parallel line technique. Teacher's Tip: Overlapping objects is a great way to create a sense of space in your drawing.

Step 6: Adding Kernels to the Second Stalk

Adding kernel rows to the second wheat stalk

Repeat the process of drawing rows of kernels for the second stalk. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry if they aren't identical to the first stalk; nature is full of variety!

Step 7: Completing the Second Spike

Filling in the second wheat spike with kernels

Fill out the rest of the second spike with more overlapping kernels. Teacher's Tip: If you make a mistake, just use your eraser to lift the graphite and try again.

Step 8: Adding Texture to the Second Stalk

Adding texture lines to the second wheat stalk kernels

Add the central lines to the kernels of the second stalk. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure consistent so all the lines look uniform.

Step 9: Adding Fallen Kernels

Drawing loose kernels on the ground near the wheat stalks

Draw a few loose kernels at the base of the stalks to make the drawing look more realistic. Teacher's Tip: Use small, double-pointed shapes to represent kernels that have fallen to the ground.

Step 10: Bringing Your Wheat to Life with Color

Final colored wheat drawing with golden and brown tones

Color your wheat! Use green for young stalks, or golden browns for a ripe, harvest-ready look. Teacher's Tip: Try blending a light yellow and a soft brown to create a realistic golden hue.