How to Draw Icy Ground
Are you ready to draw some icy ground? In this lesson, you’ll create a winter landscape that features an igloo and the chilly ground around it. Grab your paper, pencil, and some coloring tools, and you’ll be all set to start.
You can choose to keep your drawing simple with just outlines, or you can add color to make it more interesting. Focus on the shapes and textures as you work on your drawing. This will help you understand how to depict cold environments in art.
As you draw, think about the different elements in your scene. Notice how the igloo fits into the icy landscape and how the shapes of the mountains and water add depth. This lesson will help you improve your skills while exploring a beautiful winter setting.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
To create your icy ground drawing, you’ll want to pay close attention to the lines and angles you use. As you draw, imagine the textures of the ice and snow around it. You can create a sense of depth by considering how the mountains rise in the background and how the ice floats on the water. Remember, it’s just paper, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different shapes! Enjoy the process and let your imagination have some freedom as you capture this chilly scene.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Igloo
First, draw a dome-shaped igloo.
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Add the Entrance
Next, draw the arch entrance attached to the igloo. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
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Create the Ice Block Texture
Draw a series of rectangular-like shapes across the igloo to create the ice block texture.
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Form the Ice Shelf
Form the large ice shelf and outline its edges as shown.
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Outline the Horizon Line
Use a ruler to draw a straight horizontal line for the horizon.
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Draw the Sea Ice
Draw small broken sea ice blocks floating near the ice shelf.
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Add the Water Ripples
Add short curved lines around the edges of the sea ice and ice shelf to draw the water ripples.
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Form the Snowy Mountains
Form tall snowy mountains above the horizon line.
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Color the Icy Ground Drawing
First, use a muted light blue to color the sky. Next, color the water with a more vibrant shade of blue. Now, color the mountains dark gray with white snowy tops. Then, color the igloo, ice shelf, and sea ice white with light gray shading.
How to Draw Icy Ground PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun stuff like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!