How to Draw Cherries: Easy 10-Step Guide for Beginners

Ready to draw some sweet summer fruit? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring tools to create a pair of juicy cherries with realistic leaves.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of two shiny red cherries with green leaves.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Stem

Two thin, parallel curved lines representing the first cherry stem.

Draw two narrow, parallel curved lines to start the first stem. Teacher's Tip: Keep these lines close together to make the stem look delicate and realistic.

Step 2: Adding the Second Stem

Two sets of curved lines forming a V-shape for the cherry stems.

Draw a second set of parallel curved lines branching off the first. Teacher's Tip: Imagine the letter 'V' but with soft, rounded curves to help the stems look natural.

Step 3: Creating the Fruit Tops

Wide U-shaped lines drawn at the base of the stems to define the top of the cherries.

Draw a wide 'U' shape at the base of each stem. This creates the little dimple where the stem meets the fruit. Teacher's Tip: Press lightly; this is just a guide for the fruit's shape.

Step 4: Outlining the First Cherry

A circular outline drawn around the first stem to complete the cherry shape.

Extend a long, curved line from the stem to form a round cherry shape. Teacher's Tip: Don't aim for a perfect circle—cherries are slightly irregular, so a natural, organic curve looks best.

Step 5: Outlining the Second Cherry

A second circular outline added to the other stem to complete the pair of cherries.

Repeat the process for the second cherry. Teacher's Tip: Try to make this one roughly the same size as the first to keep your drawing balanced.

Step 6: Drawing the Stem Top

A small oval connecting the two stems at the top.

Add two short lines at the very top of the stems and connect them with a small oval. Teacher's Tip: This little detail shows where the stem attaches to the tree branch.

Step 7: Adding the First Leaf

A pointed, curved leaf shape attached to the top of the cherry stems.

Draw two long, curved lines meeting at a point to create a leaf. Teacher's Tip: Leaves have veins, so keep the edges slightly wavy to make them look more realistic.

Step 8: Adding the Second Leaf

A second leaf drawn behind the first one to add depth to the composition.

Draw a second leaf behind the first one. Teacher's Tip: Drawing it behind the stem creates 'depth,' making your drawing look 3D instead of flat.

Step 9: Adding Texture and Detail

Detailed highlights on the cherries and veins on the leaves.

Draw small irregular shapes on the cherries for highlights and lines on the leaves for veins. Teacher's Tip: Keep the highlight shapes small; they represent light reflecting off the shiny skin.

Step 10: Bringing Your Cherries to Life with Color

The finished cherry drawing, fully colored with red fruit and green leaves.

Time to color! Use bright reds for the fruit and vibrant greens for the leaves. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker red near the edges and a lighter red near the highlight to make your cherries look round and juicy.