How to Draw Amazon Rainforest
Today, you will explore how to draw the Amazon rainforest. This lesson will guide you through creating a picture that highlights the amazing plants and animals found in this unique environment. Just grab your pencil, paper, and some coloring tools, and you’ll be ready to begin.
As you draw, remember that practice is key. Don’t worry if things don’t turn out perfectly at first; it’s all part of learning. Keep trying, and with each attempt, you’ll notice improvement in your skills. Focus on capturing the beauty of the rainforest and enjoy the process of creating your artwork!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
If you take a look at the drawing steps provided, you’ll notice that we start with simple lines and shapes. This helps to build a strong foundation for your artwork. It’s important to wait until the end to add colors, as this allows you to focus on getting the shapes just right first. As you follow along, pay attention to how the sizes of the shapes relate to one another in each step. This will help your drawing come together nicely. There are a total of nine steps in this lesson, so make sure to follow each one carefully. Now, let’s get started on your own Amazon rainforest drawing!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Snake
First, draw a long, wavy snake. Then, add a small eye on its head.
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Outline the Tree Trunk and Branch
Draw an outline of a thick tree trunk where the snake is resting. Now, add a thinner tree branch behind the trunk.
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Add the Woody Texture
Draw short lines along the trunk and branch to form the rough, woody texture.
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Form the Vines
Draw curving vines dangling from the top of the drawing.
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Draw a Leafy Plant
Draw a thin plant stem with long leaves growing from its sides.
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Add More Plants
Draw more leafy plants to show the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.
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Draw the Trees
Draw tall tree trunks with thick clusters of leaves in the background.
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Create More Background Foliage
Draw shrubs and tall leaves to fill the empty spaces in the background.
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Color the Amazon Rainforest Drawing
First, color the snake orange and fill in the eye yellow. Now, use brown for the tree trunks and branches. Next, color the vines and plant stem with light green. Use varying darker shades of green for the leaves of different plants, shrubs, and trees. Then, color the sky in the background with a muted blue.
How to Draw Amazon Rainforest PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource that shows you how to draw an Amazon rainforest. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with just the outlines and a fun exercise to spark your imagination!