Thunderstorm Drawing (easy)
Welcome to your drawing lesson about thunderstorms. In this lesson, you will learn how to create an easy to draw scene that captures the essence of a thunderstorm using simple shapes. You will start by outlining the main features and then add shading to enhance your drawing.
Remember, drawing takes practice, so don’t worry if your first try isn’t exactly what you imagined. This lesson is designed for beginners and always here for you to revisit whenever you want to improve your skills. Keep practicing, and you’ll see your thunderstorm drawings get better each time!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
To begin your thunderstorm drawing, start with some simple lines and shapes. These basic forms will help you build the foundation of your scene. Think of the storm clouds as big, fluffy shapes that need to be bumpy and rounded. As you create these outlines, notice how the lines curve and connect. This is where you can have fun experimenting with different angles! Once you have your clouds sketched out, you can focus on adding exciting details like lightning bolts and raindrops. Remember, it’s perfectly okay to save the coloring for later; this way, you can concentrate on getting your shapes just right. With a little patience and practice, you’ll be amazed at what you can create!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Form a Storm Cloud
First, draw a large, bumpy thunderstorm cloud.
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Add Another Cloud
Add another cloud slightly above the first cloud.
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Draw the Lightning Bolt
Draw the pointy shape of the lightning coming from the storm cloud.
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Add Branching Lightning Bolts
Attach thinner lightning bolts branching from the main lightning bolt.
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Draw the Raindrops
Add small raindrops falling below the storm clouds.
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Color the Easy Thunderstorm Drawing
First, color the storm clouds dark gray. Next, use yellow for the lightning bolts. Then, use light blue for the raindrops.
Thunderstorm Drawing (easy) PDF Download
You can check out the link below to either preview or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource for drawing thunderstorms. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with outlines and a fun exercise to spark your imagination!