How to Draw a Dust Storm
Are you ready to learn how to draw a dust storm? This lesson will guide you through the process of creating your own drawing in about 20 minutes. You will focus on outlining different elements and layering them to show how a dust storm affects the landscape.
As you work, feel free to use your imagination when it comes to colors and details. This is a great opportunity to explore how natural events can be represented visually, so grab your materials and get started!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler/Straightedge (optional)
To create your very own dust storm drawing, just follow along with the fun instructions ahead! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can capture this exciting natural phenomenon on paper. As you draw, pay close attention to the lines and shapes you use; they will help shape your dust storm. Some will be straight while others will be curved. Remember, it’s just paper, so let your creativity take some control as you explore the different elements of this scene. Imagine the swirling dust and how it interacts with buildings in your landscape. Get ready to have a blast as you put your pencil to work!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Base Dust Cloud
First, draw a thin, bumpy dust cloud near the bottom of the drawing.
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Add the Buildings
Next, draw rectangular buildings above the dust cloud. You can use a ruler to help create straight lines.
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Form the Large Dust Cloud
Form a large dust cloud surrounding the buildings. Make sure to erase the lines where the dust cloud overlaps with the buildings.
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Draw the Windows
Draw square and rectangular windows to the buildings.
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Add the Dust Particles
Add small dust particles scattered around the dust storm.
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Color the Dust Storm Drawing
First, use blue and purple to color the buildings. Next, color the windows yellow. Now, shade the dust particles and the base dust cloud with dark brown. Then, use a light cream color to shade the larger dust cloud.
How to Draw a Dust Storm PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF linked below! It’s a great resource for printing or sharing this lesson on drawing a dust storm. You can either preview it or download it to help you with your drawing.