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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Pinecone PDF download Download Article Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Questions & Answers Tips and Warnings Related Articles Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: November 15, 2021

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 128,067 times.

Pine cones are the reproductive organs of pine trees. This tutorial will show you how to draw a pine cone.

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  1. Step 1 Draw an upside-down teardrop shape, tilted to the right. 1 Draw an upside-down teardrop shape, tilted to the right. Round out the pointy end so it looks more like a large almond.
  2. Step 2 Sketch the scales overlapping each other. 2 Sketch the scales overlapping each other. Make them like fish scales, vaguely trapezoidal and becoming smaller towards either end, with bigger sections in the middle. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Outline the pine cone's shape over the sketch with a neat line. 3 Outline the pine cone's shape over the sketch with a neat line. Detail the scales' shape.
  4. Step 4 Add oval/round shapes on the scales. 4 Add oval/round shapes on the scales. Finish up with a little stem on top of the cone, with short vertical lines to indicate the fractures in the wood.
  5. Step 5 Line the drawing with black ink. 5 Line the drawing with black ink. Try to make a modular line, which passes from a thin to a thick line and vice versa. This will make your drawing look better and more professional.
  6. Step 6 Color the inked drawing. 6 Color the inked drawing. Erase the pencil and add in color. Pine cones on the ground tend to come in shades of brown, but if yours happens to be in a tree it might be green or something else entirely. It's up to you!
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  • Question How can I draw a pine tree? Community Answer Community Answer Start with a small triangle at the top. As you go down the page, make the triangles bigger. At the end, erase all the connecting lines. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 22 Helpful 40
  • Question How large should the pinecone be when I draw it? Community Answer Community Answer As big as you want it to be. You are the artist, so you choose the size. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 30 Helpful 36
  • Question How do I make it look like that? Community Answer Community Answer Just follow the instructions. However, it's your drawing, so add some flair and make it original. All pine cones are different, and yours should be unique. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 29 Helpful 27
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  • Draw lightly in pencil so that you can easily rub out mistakes. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • When coloring the pine cone(s) try not to just color over the lines. Just color them in the scales and color lightly if you only have a dark brown color. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
  • If you want to use markers/watercolors to color your drawing, use paper that is relatively thick and line over your pencil more darkly before doing so. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 128,067 times. 178 votes - 75% Co-authors: 13 Updated: November 15, 2021 Views: 128,067 Categories: Drawing Trees In other languagesSpanish
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