Rubber Tree Drawing (easy)
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a rubber tree. This tree is special because it produces latex, which is used in many products. You will focus on drawing the trunk and branches, along with some leaves. We will even draw a bucket to collect the latex from this rubber tree!
Remember, practice is key when it comes to drawing. If your first try doesn’t look exactly how you want, that’s okay! You can always come back and practice more. Each time you draw, you will get better and better at capturing the unique features of the rubber tree.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you ready to start drawing your rubber tree? First, it’s a great idea to begin with simple outlines. This way, you can easily shape the trunk and branches before adding any details. Once you have the outlines all set, you can think about adding some shading to give your drawing more depth. There are nine steps in total to guide you through this process, so take a moment to look through them. This will help you understand how the lines and shapes fits together. Now, grab your pencil and let’s get started on your rubber tree!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Trunk
First, draw the upright trunk of the rubber tree.
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Add the Branches
Add thin branches growing out from the trunk.
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Create the Tapping Cut
Create a diagonal tapping cut along the rubber tree’s trunk.
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Attach the Cup
Draw a small cup to collect the latex extracted from the tapping cut.
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Outline the Wire
Attach a thin wire securing the cup to the trunk. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Add the Bark Patches
Add thin curved shapes along the trunk to outline the light patches of bark.
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Form the Leaves
Form bushy leaves growing around the branches.
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Draw the Grass
Draw grass around the base of the rubber tree.
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Color the Easy Rubber Tree Drawing
First, color the sky light blue. Next, shade the grass and leaves green. Now, use light brown for the trunk and branches. Fill in the tapping cut with a darker shade of brown. Then, color the cup black and the wire red. Finally, use a cream color to shade the patches along the trunk and the latex inside the cup.
Rubber Tree Drawing (easy) PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you with your rubber tree drawing. Don’t forget, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview or download it.