How to Draw a Cliff

In this lesson, you will discover how to create a stunning drawing of a cliff, with a total of nine steps to guide you along the way. As you work through each step, pay close attention to the sizes and shapes of the different parts of the cliff. This will help your drawing look more natural and balanced. You’ll start by shaping the grassy edge and then move on to outline the jagged face of the cliff. Don’t forget to add those rough edges that make cliffs so interesting! As you progress, you’ll sprinkle in patches of grass and create a rocky texture that gives your cliff character. Once you’ve outlined the horizon, you can let your imagination soar by adding a fluffy cloud and some wavy ocean lines below. Finally, when you’re ready, grab your coloring materials to fill in your artwork with vibrant colors that reflect the beauty of nature. So, get your pencil ready and let’s have fun drawing!

Time Needed: 45 minutes

1. Form the Grassy Edge

   

   First, form the grassy edge of the cliff.

2. Outline the Face of the Cliff

   

   Draw a jagged diagonal line to outline the face of the cliff.

3. Form the Rough Edges

   

   Create short, jagged lines along the side of the cliff to form its rough, protruding edges.

4. Add Grass Patches

   

   Add tiny patches of grass growinh on the side of the cliff.

5. Create the Rocky Texture

   

   Draw short horizontal lines on the cliff face to emphasize its rough, rocky texture.

6. Outline the Horizon

   

   Use a ruler to draw a straight horizontal line to form the horizon.

7. Add a Cloud

   

   Draw a large fluffy cloud above the horizon.

8. Draw the Ocean Waves

   

   Draw horizontal wavy lines below the horizon to outline the ocean waves.

9. Color the Drawing of a Cliff

   

   First, color the grass patches green and the rocky cliff face brown. Next, use vibrant blue to fill in the ocean. Then, color the sky light blue and the cloud white.