How to Draw a Sandstorm
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a drawing of a sandstorm, which is a fascinating natural event. You will focus on key elements like jagged rocks, sandy ground, and swirling dust clouds. This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you enough time to practice and improve your skills.
Remember that drawing takes time and patience. If your first attempt doesn’t look exactly how you want it, that’s okay! You can always return to this lesson whenever you like to keep practicing and refining your technique. Each time you draw, you’ll get better at capturing the movement and energy of a sandstorm.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start your drawing, it’s important to remember to take your time. Drawing is all about enjoying the process and watching your ideas come together. As you work through the nine steps in this lesson, pay close attention to how the shapes relate to each other. Notice how the jagged rocks sit on the sandy ground and how the dust cloud forms above them. This will help you create a more exciting scene! So, are you ready to create your own sandstorm drawing? Let’s get started!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Rocks
First, draw jagged rocks of varying shapes and sizes.
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Outline the Ground
Next, draw curving horizontal lines to outline the sandy ground.
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Form the Dust Cloud
Draw a flat, bumpy dust cloud close to the ground.
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Draw the Base of the Dust Devil
Draw the thin, curling base of the dust devil rising from the dust cloud.
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Form the Dust Devil
Continue forming the thicker, curling shape of the dust devil as it rises upward.
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Draw the Top of the Dust Devil
Then, draw a wider top portion of the dust devil.
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Add the Wind Swirls
Now, draw curving swirls around the dust devil to emphasize the strong winds. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
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Draw the Dust Particles
Add small dust particles floating around the sandstorm.
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Color the Sandstorm Drawing
First, use dark brown to color the dust cloud, dust particles, and wind swirls. Next, use a lighter shade of brown to color the dust devil. Then, use varying shades of brown to color the rocks and sandy ground. Finally, use light blue to color the sky.
How to Draw a Sandstorm 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. On the last page, you’ll find a coloring book page with outlines and a fun exercise to spark your imagination!
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