How to Draw Rain
Today, you’re going to create a drawing that captures the beauty of rain! This lesson will guide you through the fun process of illustrating clouds, raindrops, and puddles. You’ll find everything you need to help you along the way.
As you work on your drawing, you’ll explore how rain transforms a landscape. Imagine fluffy clouds gathering in the sky and raindrops dancing down to the ground. You’ll also learn how to show puddles forming and ripples spreading across the water.
This lesson is perfect for beginners, so don’t worry if you’re just starting out. With each step, you’ll see your drawing come together in a delightful way! Grab your materials and let’s get started on this rainy scene.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
Before you start creating your drawing, remember that taking your time is key! Enjoy the process and let your originality as an artist show up on paper. If you like the bold outlines in my drawing, you might want to use a thin black marker to trace over your pencil lines once you’re happy with your work. This can help make your drawing stand out even more. There are nine steps in this lesson, each designed to help you build your rainy scene. So, get ready to have fun as you draw clouds, raindrops, and puddles! Now, let’s jump into the exciting world of rain and start your own drawing!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw a Rain Cloud
First, create a large bumpy outline to form a big rain cloud at the top of the drawing.
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Add More Clouds
Fill in the top of the drawing with more rain clouds.
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Form the Raindrops
Draw several raindrops falling beneath the rain clouds.
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Draw the Horizon
Add a long horizontal line to form the horizon and separate the sky from the ground. You can use a ruler as a guide in this step.
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Outline the Puddle
Draw a blob on the ground to outline a large puddle.
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Add Small Puddles
Create smaller puddles nearby by drawing small ovals on the ground.
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Draw Water Ripples
Draw small curved lines inside the puddles to create water ripples.
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Add Water Splashes
Add tiny raindrops splashing on the puddles to draw the rain hitting the water.
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Color the Rain Drawing
First, color the rain clouds with dark shades of gray. Now, fill in the ground brown. Next, use a very light shade of blue for the raindrops. Then, use a slightly darker shade of blue to color the sky and the puddles.
How to Draw Rain PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF available below! You can either download it or preview it. This resource will help you with your learning and make it easy to share what you’ve learned.