Easy Scenery Drawing for Kids
Let’s explore how to draw an easy scenery drawing for kids! In this lesson, you will learn to draw a very basic landscape using simple shapes. You’ll have everything you need to complete your artwork. This drawing will take about 20 minutes, so get ready to focus and enjoy the process.
You can choose to keep your drawing as a line art piece, or you can add colors to make it even more interesting. The lesson will guide you through each step, making it easy for you to follow along. Remember, the goal is to learn and improve your drawing skills.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a simple scenery drawing that showcases your creativity. So grab your paper and pencil, and let’s get started on this exciting art project!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
When you look at the drawing steps below, you’ll notice that we begin with simple lines and shapes. This approach helps you build a solid foundation for your scenery. It’s important to pay close attention to the types of lines and their angles, as these details will shape your landscape. There are six easy steps in total, each designed to guide you through creating your own scene on paper. Once you’ve completed the outline, you can choose to add colors at the end to make your drawing pop a bit! So, scroll down and get ready to start your own scenery drawing!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Horizon

Start by drawing a horizontal line that curves slightly downward to form the horizon.
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Add the Distant Mountains

Draw a long, jagged line above the horizon to outline the mountains in the distance.
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Outline the Clouds

Add large, fluffy clouds high up in the sky.
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Form the Lower Clouds

Draw more bumpy outline of clouds that are partially visible behind the mountains.
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Draw the Sea Waves

Below the horizon, draw short horizontal lines to form the sea waves.
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Color the Easy Drawing of a Scenery

First, color the sky light blue. Next, shade the clouds gray and add a lighter gray along the top of the clouds. Now, color the mountains green. Then, shade the water a vibrant blue color with a lighter shade of blue along the middle.
Easy Scenery Drawing for Kids PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for kids who want to practice drawing scenery. Plus, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it to keep.
