How to Draw a Trail
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a beautiful trail scene in a forest. You will focus on drawing tree trunks, branches, and leaves as you learn to draw a trail. This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you enough time to explore each part carefully.
You will follow clear instructions that guide you from the beginning to the end of your drawing. You can choose to keep your artwork as a simple line drawing or add color if you wish. Either way, you’ll gain valuable skills in capturing the essence of nature through your art.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
To start your drawing, you’ll notice that I begin with simple lines and shapes. This helps create a solid foundation for your artwork. Once the main elements are in place, I leave the coloring for the final touches. If you enjoy the bold outlines in my drawing, you might want to trace over your pencil lines with a thin black marker to make them stand out even more. Remember, there are nine steps to follow, each one guiding you closer to your own unique trail scene. So, get ready to create your own version of this lovely forest trail!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Tree Trunks
Start by drawing tall tree trunks and form the roots at the base. Make the tree trunks thinner and shorter as they go higher up in the drawing to show perspective.
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Add the Branches
Extend the top part of each tree trunk to form the branches.
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Form the Leaves
Draw large, leafy foliage around the top of each tree.
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Outline the Forest Terrain
Draw a wavy, grassy outline to form the forest ground.
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Draw the Trail
Outline a wavy, S-shaped trail. Make the trail thinner as it goes farther into the background.
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Add the Wooden Texture
Create short vertical lines along the tree trunks to outline the rough, wooden texture.
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Add the Pine Trees
Draw thick pine tree leaves in the background behind the main trees.
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Draw Rocks and Grass Patches
Draw pointy patches of grass and jagged rocks in the foreground.
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Color the Trail Drawing
First, use dark brown for the tree trunks, branches, and roots. Next, color the trail with light shades of orange. Now, color the rocks gray. Then, use varying shades of green for the leaves and forest terrain. Shade the distant pine trees with blue-green. Finally, fill in the sky with a light shade of blue.
How to Draw a Trail PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun, like a coloring book page! You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later.