How to Draw a Hurricane
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a scene featuring a hurricane. The focus will be on capturing the strong winds and rain that characterize this destructive weather event. You will start by outlining your drawing and then add details to show how the hurricane affects the landscape.
This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you enough time to explore the different elements involved in drawing a hurricane. You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add more details as you go along. By the end, you’ll have a unique representation of this powerful natural phenomenon.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
Get ready to follow along with nine drawing steps that will help you create your very own hurricane scene! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can fill your paper with swirling winds and rain. As you draw, pay close attention to the different types of lines and angles I use; they will help you capture the wild energy of a hurricane. Remember, it’s just paper, so don’t be afraid to experiment and have some fun with your drawing materials. Let’s get started on your own hurricane drawing.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Grass
First, draw patches of grass near the bottom of the drawing.
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Draw a House
Using a ruler, create a rectangular house with an upright door and a rectangular window.
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Outline the Roof
Draw a rectangle to outline the side of a roof being blown away by the strong hurricane winds.
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Draw the Inner Side of the Roof
Form a triangular shape to add the inner side of the roof.
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Add the Tree Trunks
Draw tree trunks curving to the left being bent by the strong wind.
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Attach the Leaves
Add pointy-shaped leaves attached to the tree trunks following the direction of the wind.
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Outline the Wind
Use curling lines to outline the wind direction. Then, add a few flying leaves. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Draw the Rain Cloud
Form a bumpy outline of a rain cloud at the top of the drawing. Then, draw small slanted raindrops falling from it.
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Color the Hurricane Drawing
First, color the roof red and the house walls cream. Next, color the door brown. Then, shade the tree trunks and leaf stalks brown. Now, fill in the leaves and grass with green. Use muted blue for the sky and windows. Finally, color the rain clouds dark gray and the raindrops off-white.
How to Draw a Hurricane PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource that you can print out. At the end of the downloadable PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with outlines and an extra activity to spark your imagination!