Deforestation Drawing (easy)
In this drawing lesson, you will explore the topic of deforestation. Over about thirty minutes, you will learn how to create a scene that shows the impact of cutting down trees. You’ll focus on elements like tree stumps and logs, which are important in understanding this environmental issue.
The lesson will guide you through outlining and forming these elements, helping you understand their shapes and textures. You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color to enhance your work. By the end, you’ll have a clear picture that reflects what deforestation looks like and its effects on nature.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you excited to begin? Let’s start by focusing on the basics! You’ll want to begin with simple outlines, which will help you shape the scene. Once you have those outlines in place, you can add some shading to give your drawing more depth and character. It might be helpful to take a quick look at all nine steps before you start, so you can see how everything fits together. Grab your drawing tools and get ready for a fun time creating your artwork!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Chopped Tops
First, draw thin ovals to outline the chopped tops of tree stumps.
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Form the Tree Stumps
Form the thick tree stumps with roots crawling outward.
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Add Growth Rings
Draw spiral lines on the chopped tops of each tree stump to form the growth rings.
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Draw a Log
Create a long cylinder shape to draw a log on the ground.
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Add More Stacks of Logs
Draw more thin cylinder-shaped logs stacked on top of each other.
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Outline the Bark
Add short lines along the logs and the bases of the tree stumps to create a rough bark texture.
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Form the Grass
Draw patches of grass around the chopped trees and logs.
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Add More Trees
Draw tall, fully grown trees clustered in the background by creating thin trunks with leafy tops.
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Color the Easy Drawing of Deforestation
First, use shades of green for the leaves and grass. Next, color the tree stumps, trunks and logs with dark brown. Now, use a lighter brown to shade the chopped parts of the stumps and logs. Then, fill in the sky with light blue.
Deforestation Drawing (easy) 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 easy deforestation drawing. Don’t forget, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to color! You can either preview it or download it.