How to Draw Clouds
Welcome to your drawing lesson about clouds! In this fun session, you will explore how to draw different types of clouds, especially those that appear during a storm. You’ll discover the unique shapes of the anvil top and mammatus clouds, which can make your artwork really interesting.
This lesson will take about 30 minutes, so grab your pencil and paper, and let’s get started! Remember, drawing is all about practice. If something doesn’t turn out the way you want, don’t worry! Just keep trying, and you’ll see improvement over time.
As you draw, think about the fluffy tops of the clouds and how they can look so dramatic in a storm. You’ll also get to add some exciting details like lightning bolts that can really make your scene pop.
So, get ready to create a sky filled with amazing clouds! Enjoy the process and let your originality show up on paper as you draw.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
To create your own clouds on paper, just follow the drawing steps ahead! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can fill your page with fluffy shapes. As you work, pay close attention to the lines and shapes used to form each cloud. Think about how the different types of clouds look and feel, especially in a storm. Imagine the big, puffy anvil tops and the bumpy mammatus clouds hanging below them. Each cloud has its own character, and you’ll learn how to capture that in your drawing. Are you excited to start? Let’s get those clouds drawn on your paper!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Anvil Top
First, draw the fluffy anvil top of a cumulonimbus cloud, also known as a thunderstorm cloud.
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Add Mammatus Clouds
Draw tall, bumpy mammatus clouds hanging below the anvil top of the cumulonimbus cloud.
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Form the Cloud Base
Create a bumpy cluster of clouds at the base where the storm forms. Then, add lightning bolts coming from the clouds.
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Draw Nimbostratus Clouds
Next to the base of the tall thunderstorm cloud, draw thick, layered nimbostratus clouds that forms steady rain.
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Add Raindrops
Draw raindrops falling under the thunderstorm and rain clouds.
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Draw Cumulus Clouds
Add small puffy cumulus clouds, which are low clouds usually seen during fair weather.
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Form the Stratus Clouds
Draw long, flat stratus clouds that stretch across the sky and create an overcast layer.
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Add Cirrus Clouds
Draw thin, wispy cirrus clouds high up in the sky.
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Color the Clouds Drawing
First, fill the rain clouds and the base of the thunderstorm cloud with dark gray. Now, color the raindrops and the rest of the clouds with an off-white shade. Then, color the lightning bolts yellow and the sky blue.
How to Draw Clouds PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF linked below! You can either preview it or download it. This resource is a great way to help you with what you’ve learned in this lesson.