Dark Clouds Drawing
Are you ready to draw some dark clouds? This lesson will guide you through creating your own version of these cloud formations high above a grassy landscape. You’ll find helpful images that show you how to shape and position the clouds, making it easier to understand how they fit into the scene.
Remember, drawing takes practice, so don’t worry if your first try isn’t exactly what you imagined. You can always come back and work on it again. Each time you practice, you’ll get a little better at capturing the look of dark clouds and how they interact with the landscape around them.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Let’s get started on your drawing of dark clouds! You’ll soon have a fantastic picture that shows off these cool cloud shapes. As you work, pay attention to how the different sizes of the clouds relate to each other. This will help you create a more balanced scene. Remember, it’s just paper, so feel free to experiment and have fun with it! Each cloud you draw adds to the overall look, making your artwork unique. So grab your pencil and let your imagination take some of the control as you as you create those fluffy, dark clouds in the sky!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Form the Grass
First, draw tall patches of grass along the bottom of the drawing.
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Draw a Cloud
Draw a low, bumpy cloud shape floating just above the grass patch.
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Outline Another Cloud
Draw another bumpy cloud slightly higher than the first cloud.
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Create a Large Cloud
Create a large cloud with several smaller, rounded cloud clumps.
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Fill Empty Spaces with More Clouds
Draw smaller clouds to fill in any empty spaces in the sky.
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Color the Dark Clouds Drawing
Color the sky using a muted grayish blue. Next, use dark yellow for the grass patches. Now, color the clouds dark gray, and add lighter shades of gray along the bumpy edges.
Dark Clouds Drawing PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you with your drawing practice. Don’t forget, the last page has a fun coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it for later.