In this lesson, you will learn how to create a landscape drawing suitable for kids. You’ll explore different elements like mountains, rivers, and clouds, which come together to form a beautiful yet simple scene. Each part of the drawing is important, and you will focus on how to represent nature in your artwork.

As you work through the lesson, remember that taking your time is key. Pay attention to the shapes and lines you create, as they will help define your landscape. This is a chance to for kids and beginners to practice their skills and see how different landscape elements can fit together in a drawing.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a landscape that showcases your understanding of art and nature. Enjoy the process of learning and expressing yourself through your drawing!

Materials

Paper
Pencil
Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
Black Marker (optional)

Landscape Drawing for Kids: Lesson Preview

In this lesson, you will discover how to create a basic landscape drawing. You’ll be working with various elements like mountains, rivers, and clouds that all play a role in making your scene come together beautifully. As you draw, it’s important to really notice how the shapes and sizes of each part relate to one another. This will help you build a more balanced and interesting picture.Take your time as you explore each element of the landscape. Think about how the foreground foliage frames your scene and how the river flows through it. The mountains in the background provide depth, while the clouds add a touch of whimsy to the sky above. Each line you draw is a chance to express your own view of nature. Enjoy this opportunity to practice your drawing skills and let your creativity guide you as you draw a landscape that reflects your own drawing style!

Time Needed: 45 minutes

Draw the Foreground Foliage

First, create a bumpy outline of the foliage in the foreground.
Outline the River

Draw a long diagonal line to form one side of the river.
Draw the Water Direction

Draw short lines along the river to show the direction of the flowing water.
Add Grass

Outline small patches of grass growing near the edge of the river.
Draw the Background Foliage

Draw a long horizontal line and create a bumpy outline to form the background foliage.
Outline the Mountains

Draw tall, sloping mountains as shown.
Add Rocky Texture

Draw short lines along the surface of the mountains to create a rocky texture.
Draw the Clouds

Draw clouds peeking above the mountains.
Color the Landscape Drawing for Kids

First, color the sky and river blue. Next, color the clouds white. Now, shade the foliage with vibrant green. Then, use shades of blue-green for the mountains. Finally, color the grass light green and the soil near the edge of the river brown.