How to Draw Air Pollution
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a drawing that shows visual effects of air pollution on the environment. You will start by outlining key elements like buildings and smog, then add details to show how pollution affects the landscape. This drawing helps you understand important topics like urban development and environmental science.
Remember, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. Don’t worry if your first attempt doesn’t look perfect; it’s all part of learning. Keep trying, and you will see progress over time as you develop your artistic abilities.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (helpful)
Are you ready to begin? To kick things off, I like to start with simple outlines. This helps you see the basic shapes of your drawing before adding any details. Once you have your outlines set, you can think about how to add depth and texture to your artwork. While I’ll share some color ideas along the way, remember that this is your creation! You can choose any colors that inspire you and make your drawing unique. There are nine steps in total, so let’s get those creative ideas flowing and have fun as you create your own version of air pollution!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Smog
First, draw a large, bumpy cloud of smog at the bottom of the drawing.
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Draw the Buildings
Draw clusters of rectangular buildings half covered by smog. You can use a ruler to help straighten your lines.
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Outline a Gas Stack
Form an outline of a thin gas stack next to the buildings.
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Add the Smokestacks
Draw three large factory smokestacks with a horizontal band around each smokestack.
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Draw an Industrial Chimney
Draw a tall industrial chimney above a building.
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Add Another Layer of Smog
Add another layer of smog behind the buildings.
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Form the Smoke
Form the thick smoke coming out of the factory smokestacks, gas stack and industrial chimney.
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Outline the Windows
Add evenly spaced rectangular windows on the buildings.
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Color the Air Pollution Drawing
First, color the smog and smoke coming out of the stacks with dark shades of gray. Now, use a light grayish color to fill in the sky with polluted air. Color the smokestacks orange with yellow bands. Next, use shades of brown and gray to color the dusty buildings, the thin gas stack, and tall industrial chimney. Finally, shade the windows of the buildings yellow.
How to Draw Air Pollution PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps you need, plus some extra fun like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!