Stream Drawing (easy)
In today’s drawing lesson, you will focus on drawing a stream and the nature that surrounds the stream. This lesson will take about 20 minutes to complete. You will start by outlining the main parts of the scene, including moss-covered rocks and the edges of the stream. After that, you can choose to add color to your drawing for a more finished look.
The approach is straightforward, making it easy to follow along. You can keep your artwork as a simple line drawing if you prefer, but adding color can help enhance the natural elements of your stream scene. Whether you decide to color or not, you’ll learn how to capture the beauty of nature in your drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
The lesson you’re about to explore will guide you in drawing a beautiful stream on paper. You’ll be focusing on six clear steps that will help you understand how to outline the different parts of your scene, like the moss-covered rocks and the flowing water. Pay close attention to the types of lines and angles as you create your drawing. Each line you make will help shape the natural beauty of your stream, so take your time and enjoy the process! Let’s get started…
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline the Mossy Rocks
Start by forming wide rocks near the edges of the drawing. Then, outline the moss growing on top of the rocks.
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Draw the Right Edge of the Stream
Create the right edge of the stream by drawing a patch of land with a grassy top.
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Form the Left Edge of the Stream
Form the wavy left edge of the stream. Then, outline the patches of grass.
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Draw the Tree Trunks
Draw tall tree trunks around the stream. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Outline the Water Flow
Draw short, curved lines along the stream to outline the flowing movement of the water.
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Color the Easy Drawing of a Stream
First, use light blue to shade the sky. Now, color the tree trunks brown. Then, use vibrant blue for the stream. Next, color the grass green. Finally, shade the rocks gray with light green moss.
Stream Drawing (easy) PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF below! You can either download it or preview it. This resource will help you with your lesson on easy stream drawing, and it’s great for printing or sharing with friends.