How to Draw a Flood
Are you ready to draw a flood scene? This lesson will guide you through creating a picture that shows how nature create problems to our surroundings. You’ll start by making outlines of different elements like trees, cars, and houses that are affected by floodwaters.
As you work on your drawing, think about how each part fits together in the scene. You can choose your own colors to add depth and interest to your artwork. This is a great chance to explore how environmental art can tell a story about natural disasters.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a complete picture that captures the impact of a flood. Remember, the focus is on learning to create each element thoughtfully, so take your time and enjoy the process!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler
Just follow the nine drawing steps outlined below, and soon you’ll have your very own flood scene on paper! It might be helpful to glance through the steps first to get a sense of how everything connects. Each step is designed to help you build your drawing piece by piece, focusing on different elements like trees, cars, and houses that are part of this dramatic landscape. So, scroll down and get ready to create your own flood scene!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw a Tree Trunk
First, draw a thin tree trunk with a few short branches.
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Add the Leaves
Add small clumps of leaves around the ends of the branches.
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Outline the Top of a Car
Outline the roof and hood of a car as shown.
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Add the Car Windows
Form the car windows and add a small side mirror similar to the illustration.
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Draw the Flood Water
Create wavy, flowing lines around the tree and car to draw strong flood water currents washing them away.
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Outline the Walls of a House
Draw two vertical lines to form the walls of a house in the background.
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Draw the Roof
Draw a roof above the walls of the house. You can use a ruler to help create long, straight lines.
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Add the Windows
Add rectangular windows on the house walls.
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Color the Flood Drawing
First, use a muted, light shade of gray for the stormy sky and the glass windows. Color the flood water with blue. Next, use dark gray for the window frames and the car’s side mirror. Now, shade the tree brown and the leaves green. Then, use yellow for the house walls and orange for the roof. Finally, fill in the car with red.
How to Draw a Flood PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun stuff, like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!