How to Draw a Mountain
Today, you will learn how to draw a mountain. This lesson focuses on creating a mountain landscape using simple shapes and lines. You will need a pencil, some paper, and your favorite coloring materials to get started.
As you follow along, pay attention to the different parts of the mountain, like the hill, foothills, and ridges. Each part helps make your drawing look more complete. Remember to take your time and really think about how each line connects.
This lesson is all about practicing your drawing skills. By focusing on outlines and textures, you will be able to create a beautiful mountain scene. Keep in mind that every detail matters as you work through the process however, you can add your own personal touches of course.
With patience and practice, you will see how your mountain drawing comes together. Just follow the steps carefully, and soon you will have your very own mountain landscape!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start drawing your mountain, remember to take it slow and enjoy the process. This lesson has nine steps, and each one is important for making your mountain look great. As you go through the steps, pay close attention to how the shapes fit together and their sizes compared to each other. Actually take notice how I am layering the hills and mountains in this drawing to create the feeling of depth. That’s one of the main takeaways when drawing mountains.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Hill
First, draw a long curved line to create the gentle slope of a hill.
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Add Foothills
Continue drawing curving lines to form the foothills at the base of the mountain.
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Outline the Mountain
Draw a triangular-like outline of the mountain.
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Add a Taller Mountain
Add a taller mountain next to the first one.
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Draw Mountain Slopes
Create a long jagged slope from the top to the bottom of each mountain.
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Form the Ridges
Draw diagonal ridges on the left side of the mountains to create its rough, rocky texture.
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Outline the Ridges
Draw diagonal ridges of the opposite direction on the right side of the mountains.
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Form the Clouds
Draw a bumpy outline of the clouds above the mountains.
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Add Color to the Mountain Drawing
First, color the sky light blue and the clouds with off-white. Next, fill in the mountains with shades of brown. Now, shade the grassy foothills at the base with green.
How to Draw a Mountain PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF available below! You can either preview it or download it. This resource will help you with your learning and make it easy to share what you’ve learned.