This guide will teach you how to draw a basketball. You will know how to draw a simple basketball and a more realistic basketball. Let's get started.
Step
Method 1 of 2: Simple Basketball
Step 1. Draw a perfect circle
You can use a compass or arc to draw a perfect circle. Draw with a pencil first, then thicken it with a marker.
Step 2. Draw a vertical line dividing the circle
Step 3. Draw two curved lines following the vertical line
Step 4. Color it
Method 2 of 2: Realistic Basketball
Step 1. Start by drawing a perfect circle
Use a pencil to make this circle.
Step 2. Add some lines in the circle for the details of the basketball
Step 3. Color the temporary sketch
Use a base color for the first step.
Step 4. Continue to color
Use a lighter color than the base color. Use this color where you want the reflection effect to be placed.
Step 5. Blend the colors
Step 6. Add shadows
For a more realistic impression, add a shadow to the ball.
Step 7. Draw four lines on the ball
Draw one vertical line and one horizontal line following the shape of the ball. Then draw two curved lines following the horizontal line to enhance the details of your basketball.
Step 8. Color the background
Tips
- You can use a compass to make a perfect circle. Or you can also use a round object like a glass.
- If you want something else behind it, plan it before you start drawing.
- You may need to provide an example of a basketball, either a picture or an actual basketball.
- A basketball usually has a circumference of 75cm, and a diameter of 23cm. While the basketball basket has a diameter of 45.7cm.
