Scenery Drawing for Kids
In this drawing lesson, you will explore how to create an easy scenery drawing. The process is simple, starting with outlines and finishing with some shading to add depth. This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to practice and improve your skills.
Remember, drawing is all about practice, so don’t worry if your first try isn’t exactly what you imagined. Each attempt helps you learn and grow as an artist. You can revisit this lesson whenever you want, allowing you to keep refining your scenery drawing abilities.
As you work through the lesson, focus on the different elements of nature that make up a landscape. By paying attention to these details, you’ll develop a better understanding of how to represent outdoor scenes on paper. Enjoy the process and keep practicing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
To begin your scenery drawing, start by using simple lines and shapes to lay the foundation for your artwork. This initial stage is all about getting comfortable with the basic forms of trees, mountains, and clouds. Once you have those outlines in place, you can save the fun of adding color for later. As you look through the drawing steps, take a moment to appreciate how everything fits together to create a beautiful landscape. So grab your drawing tools and get ready to express your artistic side!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Tree Trunk
Start by forming a thick tree trunk.
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Add the Branches
Draw thin branches growing from the top of the trunk.
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Draw the Roots
Extend the base of the tree trunk to draw the thick roots.
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Add Bark Texture
Draw short lines along the trunk, roots and branches to create the rough woody texture of the bark.
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Draw the Grass
Add patches of grass around the tree.
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Form the Leaves
Form the pointy outline of the tree’s leaves around the branches.
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Outline the Mountains
Outline the distant mountains in the background.
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Add the Clouds
Draw fluffy clouds in the sky above the mountains.
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Color the Scenery Drawing for Kids
First, color the sky blue and the clouds white. Now, use blue-green to fill in the mountains. Next, use green to color the grass and leaves. Then, use brown for the tree trunk, branches, and roots.
Scenery Drawing for Kids 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 your drawing practice!