Draw a Canyon
Are you ready to learn how to draw a canyon? In this lesson, you’ll explore the beauty of natural landscapes by focusing on three main parts: the canyon rim, the canyon walls, and the canyon floor. You will follow clear instructions that guide you through each stage of your drawing.
This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you enough time to think about each part as you create your artwork. Remember, it’s important to take your time and really understand how each section of the canyon drawing fits together. By the end, you’ll have a great drawing that showcases your skills in capturing geological formations.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
To create your canyon drawing, all you need to do is follow along with the instructions, and soon enough, you’ll see your artwork come together! If you enjoy the bold outlines in my drawing, you might want to trace over your pencil lines with a thin black marker for a nice finish. This can make your canyon stand out even more! So locate your pencil and paper, and let’s get started on your own canyon drawing.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Canyon Rim
First, draw a long wavy line on the right side of the drawing to outline the top rim of the canyon.
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Add Another Canyon Rim
Draw a large wavy line on the left side of the drawing to form another canyon rim.
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Form the Canyon Walls
From the curving edges of the canyon rims, draw jagged slopes to create the canyon walls as shown.
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Outline the Canyon Floor
Draw a line at the bottom of the walls to close the shape and form the canyon floor.
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Draw the Horizon
Draw a short horizontal line between the two cliffs to outline the horizon.
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Form the River
Form a long wavy river flowing along the canyon floor.
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Outline the Background Terrain
Draw a jagged line above the horizon to outline the rocky terrain in the background.
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Add Rocky Texture
Draw short lines along the tall canyon walls to form the rocky texture.
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Color the Canyon Drawing
First, color the canyon rims light orange and use a darker shade of orange for the canyon walls. Next, fill in the canyon floor light brown and color the river blue. Now, use yellow to shade the background terrain. Then, use light blue to fill in the sky.
Draw a Canyon PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource for drawing a canyon. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with outlines and an extra exercise to spark your imagination!