Trees are almost always the most striking and characteristic indicator of the geographical conditions that are inherent in a particular area. Therefore, it is natural that the artist should approach vegetation with special attention, and his sketches should be made especially carefully. So, for example, if he draws a pine tree, then there should be a pine tree in his drawing, and not just a tree. Let's talk how to draw trees with a pencil.
Trees do not always have such a characteristic appearance as pine does. Nevertheless, many trees have a fairly typical appearance. The most characteristic trees of our forests are coniferous spruce, pine and larch, and from deciduous birch, oak, partly Linden. From the south - pyramidal poplar, cypress, palm trees and some others. It is these, the most typical trees, that we will first get acquainted with.
Children very often draw trees. And the question of how to draw trees with a pencil appeared for many people back in school or kindergarten.
How to draw a Christmas tree (spruce)
Spruce is so characteristic that it is easily remembered and depicted even by preschool children (Fig. 1).
Figure 1 - Spruce in the image of children
Before you know how to draw a Christmas tree, you need to find out what is characteristic about this tree? A tall, upright trunk, a whorled arrangement of branches, with the whorls of branches going almost from the base to the very top, the branches are densely covered with needles. All this is arranged in a certain regular order. The branches of the upper whorls are short, thin, and stick out to the sides and even slightly upward. The lower whorls consist of heavy branching, rather long rays, which, due to their gravity, hang down. A little later we will look at how to draw deciduous trees with a pencil.
Examples of drawing spruce
Figure 2 - Developed and undeveloped “whorls” of young spruce
Speaking of character drawing of a young spruce, we must remind you of one more detail. Every year a new whorl grows from above. But not every whorl is preserved. Usually the stronger ones survive and suppress the nearest, lower whorls. As a result, quite large distances are obtained between the preserved whorls. From the dead whorls, only traces remain in the form of dried and broken branches. To draw a spruce, it is these features that need to be depicted.
Figure 3 - Simplified drawing of an adult spruce
Look at Figure 2 to see how a young Christmas tree is drawn. The rays of its whorls are still light, and they hardly hang down. Drawing an adult Christmas tree a little different. Heavy lower branches (paws) hang almost to the ground (Fig. 3). If we do not know the nature of the structure of the trunk, the nature of the branching of the whorls, then we will not be able to correctly depict the spruce. Any person who hardly knows how to draw will draw a spruce if he only understands the nature of the structure of the whorls of the trunks. Thus, before drawing a spruce, you need to become familiar with the “anatomy” of the spruce. This is easily achieved if we think through and first draw a simplified diagram of the “skeleton” of a tree (Fig. 4), then a young spruce (Fig. 5) and, finally, an adult spruce (Fig. 3).
Figure 4 - Skeleton of a young spruce
Figure 5 - More mature spruce
When the spruce is detailed, you can move on to drawing spruce trees and the spruce forest from afar. (We need these exercises so that later, when depicting landscapes, we do not need to think about how to draw a spruce, how to draw a spruce forest and in the distance, and near, and on the plain, and on the mountain slopes.)
Drawing a spruce forest
Spruce forests do not lose their external features even from a distance. They are distinguished by their sharp-toothed top. We are no longer talking about the characteristic blue velvet tone that spruce forest differs sharply from other forests located at the same distant distance. Of course, we do not yet set ourselves the transfer of tone, but we will have to depict the transfer of the character of the mass of the spruce forest (Fig. 6).
Figure 6 - Drawing Christmas trees at different distances
When drawing a Christmas tree you have to use shading. Distant trees, in which details cannot be made out, can be covered with a simple stroke, the most distant ones - with vertical strokes. Each such stroke should, as it were, emphasize the character of tall and relatively narrow trees. On nearby spruce trees, not only large whorl branches are clearly visible, but also small, usually hanging down, branches, densely covered with needles. We cannot draw such details, but through vertical shading we can convey the character of these hanging branches (Fig. 3). It is clear that here the strokes in different parts of the spruce are not the same. On the lower branches they can be thicker and longer, and on the upper branches thinner and shorter. It is more convenient to make these drawings in pencil at first.
How to draw a pine tree
Pine, like spruce, is a conifer, but there is a huge difference between pine and spruce. Spruce is shade-loving. It can grow in deep forests in conditions of almost twilight lighting. Pine, on the contrary, is extremely light-loving. Pine tolerates rocky soil, sand, and lack of moisture, but dies with a lack of light. Thus, pine and spruce have completely different attitudes to light, and hence the different appearance, therefore, there is a difference in how to draw a pine tree.
Young pines, growing in an open place, are generally similar to spruce, only the rays of the whorls are spaced less frequently and the needles are longer. The sparse arrangement of branches is already a consequence of the light-loving nature. As they grow, the lower branches, darkened by the upper ones, die off. And the upper branches, in the struggle for light, develop very unevenly. Strongly developed individual rays of whorls turn into thick branches that grow into wide umbrellas. The weak rays of the whorls perish. We see the remains of these dead branches on any pine tree. As a result of the struggle for light, the character of the crown changes so much that an adult pine no longer resembles a spruce, and even the whorled arrangement of branches becomes barely noticeable (Fig. 7).
Figure 7 - How to draw a pine tree: on the left is a pine tree growing in an open place, on the right are simplified silhouettes of pine trees
Having understood the characteristic ones, we better understand how to draw a pine tree. First, we will deliberately make the most simplified drawings, in which all the most characteristic features are emphasized (Fig. 7). It is very useful to look at separately growing pines in nature, and then at pines in the forest. It is also useful to look at paintings by artists. In paintings of a painted pine tree, everything that is most characteristic is usually expressed.
Drawing a pine tree in the forest
So far we have talked about pine trees growing in open areas. Conditions are different in the forest. There a pine tree fights with neighboring pines. The struggle for light leads to the rapid upward growth of some pines and the death of others that lag behind in their growth. As a result, the pine trees in the forest have a cylindrical tall trunk, almost devoid of branches, and a dense top. In a pine forest you can always see trees that differ in their vitality. Some have tall and, compared to others, thick trunks, with a richly developed crown rising above the neighboring crowns. These are the “dominant” trees. Nearby there may be weaker pines with a thin but also tall trunk and a less developed crown. Finally, there will also be pines with very thin trunks and a poorly developed crown that cannot spread out into the open space. These are “oppressed” trees, dying or completely dead, devoid of green needles (Fig. 8).
Figure 8 - Pine in the forest: A- "dominant" b And V- oppressed, G- dead.
Drawing a pine forest
Just as we drew a spruce (first close up, then in the distance, then moving on to groups of spruce trees and a spruce forest), we will also draw pine trees. As you move away from the viewer, the outline of the pine tree becomes simpler, and, finally, the pine tree takes on a form that is close to the conventional pine tree icon used on profiles and some maps (Fig. 9).
A group of pines or a pine forest from a distance appears as a dark mass, which on top has irregular, sparsely spaced, rounded teeth of various sizes. Below, if there is no edge, vertical trunks are clearly visible. It is most convenient to convey these trunks with vertical strokes (Fig. 10). In general it must be said that when drawing a pine forest and individual pines, the character of the strokes is of great importance. However, due to the characteristic nature of the pine crown, you can successfully use ordinary strokes.
Figure 9 - Near and distant pines
Pines are not the same in different areas. Thus, pine in the taiga zone is very different from Crimean pine. The shapes of pine trees in Mediterranean countries and Japan differ even more. The latter have a more developed crown width, which gives the pine the appearance of an umbrella with a flatter top. They also differ depending on the conditions in which they are found. Thus, free-standing pines in open areas have a thicker trunk, powerful branches and a richly developed crown (Fig. 7). Pines of mountain gorges, on the contrary, have unusually tall and relatively thin trunks with a small crown at the top (Fig. 11).
Figure 10 - Drawing a pine forest in the distance
Figure 11 - Trees in deep gorges, where there are weak winds and little rainfall. Tree trunks are unusually elongated in height (Altai).
How to draw larch
Larch is especially characteristic of the taiga zone of Siberia. But it is often found within our European territory. Larch differs from other conifers in that it loses its needles during the winter. The latter circumstance is reflected in a certain way on her appearance. In winter, larch does not have needles - this is already one of its features. Larch branches devoid of needles do not hold snow. Hence, the branches, devoid of needles and snow, even with their small thickness, very rarely bend downwards, as we saw with spruce, but more often stick out freely to the sides and in the upper parts of the tree even bend upward (Fig. 12).
Figure 12 - Simplified “larch skeleton”.
Larch has a tall, upright trunk and a peculiar whorled branching, which is sharply different from spruce and fir.
Let us give, as an example, several sketches of larches made in winter (Fig. 13 and 14). Larches located at a distance retain their character well (Fig. 15).
Figure 13 - Simplified image of an adult and old larch in winter.
Figure 14 - Simplified drawing of a larch forest in winter
Larches are characterized by a light, bright green color in summer, very pleasing to the eye, soft yellow or silvery yellow in late autumn and a peculiar green haze in spring.
Figure 15 - Highly simplified image of distant larches
How to draw a birch
White bark, peculiar branching and especially hanging thin branches are very characteristic features of our birch. Examining the branching of a birch tree, we immediately notice rather thick branches extending from the trunk, at sharp angles, which similarly branch further, turning into thin and unusually long terminal branches.
This structure of the branches is what causes them to droop. And the overhanging branches largely determine the unique appearance of the birch tree, which we all know so well. Note that when drawing a birch just as in other cases, the most important thing is building the base of the tree: trunk, branching, the nature of the final thin branches and, finally, the foliage (Fig. 15 and 16).
Figure 15 - Simplified drawing of a birch without leaves and with leaves
Figure 16 - A row of gradually receding birch trees.
Drawing trees: aspen and poplar
Aspen, growing in the area of forest fires and clearings, is distinguished by a thin, high, upright trunk and thin branches extending from the trunk successively, most often at an angle of 30-40° (Fig. 17). The thin branches of the aspen do not droop, the outline of the crown is simple, in the form of a lancet blade. There are also other forms of aspens with a powerful trunk and thick branches. This form is quite close to our usual poplar (Fig. 17).
Figure 17 - Left: We draw a young aspen without leaves and with leaves. On right: Branching pattern and crown outline of a common poplar
As we see, the question is how to draw trees with a pencil, is not clear. Let's look at how to draw a tree like this Lombardy poplar. It is very typical for our southern regions, especially for the steppe areas. It grows in small groups near rivers and other bodies of water and is especially common near dwellings. The appearance of poplar is very typical. It is determined by the presence of a tall, upright trunk and a kind of branching, as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18 - Pyramid poplar without leaves and with leaves
How to draw a tree with a pencil: linden
The appearance of linden is such that it can be confused from a distance with some other deciduous tree species. Nevertheless, linden also has its own characteristics, which are easy to notice when comparing, for example, with. poplar or oak. Linden is characterized by the division of the trunk into thick large branches, which most often extend from the trunk at sharp angles. The branches reach a great length, branching densely towards the end. This dense branching leads to increased weight of the terminal parts, which in turn leads to some drooping of the apical branches. The overhang is significantly less than that of birch, but more than that of poplar and oak (Fig. 19).
Figure 19 — Drawing a linden tree
From a distance, linden groves and forests are distinguished by the soft rounded outlines of their crowns, reminiscent of the tops of cumulus clouds.
Let's look at how to draw trees like oak with a pencil.
How to draw an oak tree
The oak tree has a different character with its strong and slightly bendable branches. Unlike drawing a tree such as linden, poplar and some other broad-leaved tree species, oak branches extend from the trunk at angles close to right. The branches of the second and third order roughly extend in the same way (Fig. 20). The branches are distinguished by their thickness, knobbiness and dense pubescence at the ends (the pubescence consists of thin branches and dense foliage).
This peculiar branching pattern is observed not only on large mature trees, but also on young ones (Fig. 20). The general outline of the crown partly resembles the outline of an oak leaf, but with secondary, pronounced serration (Fig. 21). In general, the appearance of oak expresses the inflexibility and strength of a mighty tree. No wonder oak is a symbol of resilience and strength.
Figure 20 - How to draw an oak tree correctly: Left: Simplified image of an oak tree without leaves and with leaves; On right: Young oaks without leaves
Oak trees in the forest have a more elongated upward shape, but the main features remain approximately the same.
Figure 21 — Outlines of an oak tree
Without being able to dwell on the characteristics of our other less common or less characteristic trees, we will touch very briefly on some of the most typical southern trees with which we often encounter. This should include cypresses, palms, baobab and some others.
Drawing a cypress
Cypress A very typical plant for Mediterranean countries, it is also widespread as an ornamental plant along the southern coast of Crimea.
Strongly elongated upward, narrow, slender, with a sharp top, the cypress is easily conveyed in the drawing. Its strong upward elongation is due to the large height of the trunk and characteristic branching (Fig. 22).
Figure 22 - Cypress trees and a diagram of their trunks and branching patterns
How to draw a palm tree
How to draw a tree like a palm tree is also of interest.
Palm trees are different, but they are characterized by the absence of branching and the frond emerging from approximately one point. The correct representation of the shape and character of the palm tree primarily depends on the correct depiction of this frond exiting from one point. The general appearance of the crown is round and often easily fits into a circle (Fig. 23). It should be remembered that the upper fronds are the youngest, they stick up, and the lower ones are the oldest, they hang down and die.
Figure 23 - Left: Drawing a coconut tree; On right: Drawing a date palm.
The trunk of a palm tree is most often slightly curved in its upper part. The date palm has a slightly different character.
How to draw a baobab tree with a pencil
Very interesting for drawing baobab tree. The baobab has a very characteristic trunk, branching and crown. The baobab tree is characterized by a very thick and, compared to its height, short trunk. The height of the trunk before branching begins is usually only 2.5-3 times its thickness. The trunk at a certain height immediately begins to divide into 5-7 (rarely more) thick branches. These main branches immediately begin to branch and very quickly lose their thickness. Unlike a cylindrical trunk, they have a conical shape. The baobab has a dense and very wide crown (Fig. 24).
Figure 24 - Baobab without leaves
Every 4 seconds, an area of forest equal to a standard football field is cut down around the world. This is statistics. The fastest rate of deforestation in Southeast Asia. The Chinese are multiplying, but they have nowhere to live. So what should I do? We need drawing paper! I want to tell you how to draw a forest with a pencil. This won't restore our fauna, but it's worth a try.
Forest Facts:
- Aokihara Forest, or Suicide Forest. The strange place deservedly received its name. It itself is so thick that light practically does not penetrate there, and compasses stop working. For some reason, this particular place in Japan has become a favorite place for those wishing to commit suicide (apparently, some do not have the courage to commit hara-kiri).
- In the Kaliningrad region there is a forest that local residents called Dancing, or drunken. No, alcoholics and drug addicts do not gather there. The fact is that pine trees grow on 1 square kilometer, which, for a reason unknown to science, twisted their trunks strangely. Some were completely wrapped in knots. As if they were tormented by stomach pain.
- It is generally accepted that tropical forests are full of various sounds and noises. I will disappoint you - during the day the jungle is quieter than a sleeping child. The life of all animals there begins at night, and even then they behave very carefully and quietly.
Let's try to draw.
How to draw a forest with a pencil step by step
Step one. Let's start with a simple thing: draw a horizon line, and draw a path with two vertical lines.
Step two. On the sides of the invented path we draw tree trunks, large and small.
Step three. Let's draw the trunks higher and draw their bottoms with a pencil. We’ll also add some grass at the base of the trunks.
Sha is the fourth. Finally, let’s draw the tops with branches and add shadows.
Step five.
In this lesson we will look at how to draw a forest, how to learn to draw a forest realistically with a pencil step by step step by step, an easier forest drawing lesson is located.
In this tutorial we will focus on:
1. Texture, which is created with various tools and shading techniques, showing the details of the surface of trees and vegetation on the ground.
2. Geometric perspective, i.e. The closer the trees are, the larger they are; the further away, the smaller. Also, when moving trees away from the foreground deeper into the forest, the bases of the trees are located higher than the previous ones.
3. Atmospheric (or aerial) perspective, which is conveyed by depicting the influence of atmospheric components, for example, tiny particles of dust, pollen or drops of moisture. Trees in the foreground are more detailed, with brighter highlights and darker shadows than trees further away from the viewer. Distant trees are lighter, have less contrast and less detail due to the presence of more atmospheric components between them and the viewer.
Used 2H, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B pencils (best if you have all pencils from 6H to 8B), vinyl eraser and smudge, heavily textured watercolor paper (cold pressed, 90 lb).
Composition planning.
In the picture, the depth of the forest is created by 14 trees. In the forest, all these trees are approximately the same, but according to the rules of perspective, they will have different thicknesses in the drawing. Compare the following two illustrations to get a better understanding of the process behind this drawing. To help you identify which trees are closest to you, each one is labeled with a number to help you avoid confusion.
The closest tree to us is tree No. 1, the farthest tree is 14. You can notice that the closer the tree is, the darker it is drawn, the further it becomes lighter.
Trees that are closer to us will be more detailed, their highlights will be brighter, and their shadows will be darker.
The light source is located at the right rear. On the left, the trunks of each tree are shaded slightly darker than in other areas, because the light falls from the back right, then the darkest areas will be on the opposite side, i.e. front left.
The location of trees in the forest in the picture.
Before you begin shading, you should draw the outlines of all 14 trees, also remember to place the base of each tree a little higher as the tree numbers increase. In addition, the trees should gradually become smaller while their ordinal number increases.
1. Using thin lines, outline the area for the drawing with approximately the same proportions as mine.
My drawing is 4 x 6.5 inches (about 10 x 16.5 cm). Other options may be 6 by 9.75 inches (approx. 15 by 25 cm) or 8 by 13 inches (approx. 20 by 33 cm).
2. Draw the outlines of the three trees that are closest to us.
Tree No. 1, the largest tree, is the focal point of this drawing. Notice that its location is located to the right of the center of your drawing area. Its base is located below all, close to the bottom edge of the picture.
The sketch of Tree 2, the second largest tree, is moved closer to the left edge of the drawing and is smaller in size than the first tree. Its base is located slightly higher than that of tree 1.
Tree 3, the third largest of the trees, is on the right side of the picture. Its base is slightly higher than that of tree 2.
3. Draw trees numbered 4, 5 and 6. Trees that are located in the foreground sometimes coincide with the trees behind them, giving the effect that one tree is located in front of another. Notice how tree 4 appears to be in front of tree 6. Also, trees become smaller the further away they are from you. Conversely, the closer they are to you, the larger they appear.
Tree 4 is not as big as 1, 2 or 3 and its base is also located in the picture above.
The sketch of the 5th tree is located slightly to the left of the 3rd.
Tree 6 is located slightly behind tree 4 (covered by its trunk), so you just need to draw its right side and base.
4. Draw trees 7, 8 and 9. Tree 7 is located slightly to the left of the 1st. Tree 8 is located to the left of tree 7 (and there is space between them). The base of tree 9 is located higher than the base of tree 8, and the sketch of its trunk is shown with a single vertical line to create the illusion that the tree is located behind tree 7.
5. Draw trees from 10 to 14. Do not forget that each subsequent tree is drawn a little higher than the previous one and becomes smaller than the previous one. Now compare your drawing with my drawing and make any changes you want. Check the location of the bases of all fourteen trees, starting with tree number 1 (the largest tree) and sequentially through all numbers until tree number 14 (the smallest tree). Make sure that each base is drawn slightly higher than the previous one.
Creating a variety of textures.
This section of the tutorial is dedicated to creating different textures.
The "teeth" of heavily textured watercolor paper (referring to the paper's surface features) can help create texture for trees and foliage. When you shade, hold your pencil sideways and use gentle circular motions.
Don't press too hard on the pencil! The excellent texture of this paper can be easily smoothed out, i.e. destroyed by this pressure, and on a smooth surface you will no longer get the desired imitation of, for example, tree bark).
Be sure to leave areas of white paper between the trees and on the illuminated sides of the trees.
Below is a scale of gradations of shadow shades depending on the softness of the pencil. well if you have the whole set, this table will help you choose the right shade ratio. This lesson also uses shading with curls, see the lesson on it (the farther apart the curls are from each other and the harder the pencil, the lighter the area, the denser and soft the pencil, the darker the area you get). Note the wide range of light and shadow ratios used to convey the texture of the vegetation on the ground.
Adding textures and depth to the forest.
Here we will create a 3D forest space using shading.
6. Shade the areas behind the smaller trees, creating a smooth transition from white at the top to darker down towards the base.
7. Add shadows to trees 11, 12, 13 and 14.
8. Add shadows to trees 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. See the next three pictures. Don’t forget that each tree on the left is darker and the lower the tree’s serial number, the darker the shadows need to be made.
9. The texture of the vegetation on the ground, which is located far away, is drawn using a combination of regular shading and swirl shading. Also add some dark shadows to the bases of the trees.
10. Darken all the trees except the first one, use pencils that suit you best and add, checking the original:
- more textured shading on the base of the trees, which will look like vegetation in this place;
— enhance the contrast on tree trunks;
- draw a few small branches (growing downwards) at the top of some of the trees in the background and background of the picture.
Nature is an eternal source of inspiration for creative people. Poets and prose writers, composers and artists dedicate their works to her. One of the most common landscape subjects is the forest. This is not surprising. It can be so different. Good and beautiful at any time of the year. What kind of flowers can you see in the crowns of trees!
Pencil painting
Every artist has his favorite materials for drawing, fortunately, now there are a huge number of their types. However, among the favorites is still the usual simple pencil.
Before starting work, the master needs to think about how to draw a forest with a pencil, since it is quite difficult to convey all the beauty of the landscape with just one color.
The difficulty may also lie in the fact that it is difficult for novice talents to convey the shadow.
To make the image more voluminous, it is necessary to apply it with strokes. It is better to make lines in different keys.
How to draw a forest with a pencil step by step?
When choosing this type of drawing, you first need to depict the general features. The first thing that appears on paper is straight, curved lines. These are sketches of future trees and hills. After this you need to draw several thick trunks.
The next step is to place the bushes and grass.
When this is done, you should depict the trees that grow in the background.
If all the main objects are already placed on the canvas, then you need to think about the details. In how to draw a forest, it is very important that the picture is believable. To make the image look realistic, the artist uses shading. The stroke can be either horizontal or vertical. It is necessary to leave some areas of the image undarkened - those where the color falls. A similar effect can be achieved using an eraser.
Tree image
Trees are the main components of the picture. When thinking about how to draw a forest, you should learn how to draw trees. When drawing a sketch of each individual tree on paper, you need to take into account some rules:
- the further away the object is, the more it will be enveloped in bluish fog, and the contours of the image will look fuzzy, as if blurry (one of the rules of aerial perspective);
- The closer the tree is to the master, the more saturated the color of its crown will be.
Choosing the right painting paper can help create a beautiful texture: watercolor paper can have rough edges. They will help create a beautiful look for the leaves and bark of the tree. To do this, you need to not press the pencil too hard when shading the surface.
In order for the image to look realistic, it is important to be able to work correctly with the foreground and background of the picture. For example, so that trees that are closer do not mix with those that grow a little further, they need to be painted with brighter colors.
Watercolor drawing
For those who prefer to paint with a brush, watercolors are perfect for painting.
When starting work, you need to sketch out the landscape. This is best done with a pencil. Draw the sketch with thin lines, otherwise a shadow may appear on the picture.
After the sketches are made, you need to start depicting the sky. Having chosen its location, you need to apply ultramarine and cobalt colors to it. In order for the line of clouds to be clearly visible, it is better to draw its edge with diluted burnt umber. A good option if carmine is added to it.
If the question arises about how to draw a forest especially expressively, then you should know that for this purpose more attention is paid to the foreground. The grass is drawn with jerky, sharp movements.
Leaves can be depicted in any color that your imagination suggests. The variation that uses a large number of different shades looks most advantageous.
When choosing how to draw a forest, it is important to choose a method that will bring as much pleasure as possible from creative work. Young artists should sometimes listen to advice on how to choose the right light, what time of day to paint, and how to create the right color scheme. But the main thing is unity with nature and creative impulse.
If the artist has a developed sense of harmony, how to draw a forest step by step fades into the background. Any manner of execution will only emphasize the beauty.
Taiga is a very beautiful and stunning place. It is difficult to convey its beauty, but in this article we will try to do this and demonstrate how to draw a taiga forest. A total of four master classes with different levels of difficulty will be shown. Some examples are suitable for experienced artists, while others are suitable for children.
Forest with river
This area has many rivers and is home to a large number of animals. In this paragraph we will figure out how to draw a taiga forest with a river and deer. Be sure to sharpen your pencils, otherwise the drawing will turn out sloppy. After that you can start drawing!
We are working on the background of the picture. To do this, the lower part should turn light blue; a river will flow in this place. Then green is the shore, light blue is the background, and green again is the foliage.
On the left side we draw trunks and a bush.
Now we have come to the most interesting stage. Let's draw deer and trunks in the background. The farther the tree is from us, the lighter it will be. Thanks to this, we create the effect of space, which is necessary in drawing forests.
We draw on the sheet and the drawing is complete.
Be sure to watch the video that demonstrates the drawing process of this example. After seeing how the artist works on this drawing, you will immediately find answers to many questions that you might have.
Mixed forest
In this example we will look at how to draw a mixed taiga forest. In such a forest, both coniferous and deciduous trees grow at the same time, and this is exactly what we will reflect in our example.
This paragraph will consist of only two stages. The drawing is quite simple, so we see no point in describing in detail how to draw this or that element. If you want to study the drawing process in detail, you can watch the video.
At the first stage we make a sketch. In the distance there will be a horizon, to which there is a long path. And along the edges we will depict coniferous and deciduous trees.
Now we take colored pencils and color our sketch. There is nothing complicated here either and you will definitely get a beautiful drawing of the taiga forest!
Simple example
This is an excellent drawing example that will tell you how to draw a mixed and broad-leaved taiga forest. There are no complex or small elements here, so this drawing technique can be suitable for children of any age.
All that will be shown in the picture is a forest, namely a large number of different trees. At the first stage, we will draw a Christmas tree on the left side, and a little to the right there will be three more trees of different sizes.
On the right we will draw a couple more Christmas trees, and in the lower part we will draw small bushes.
We decided to make our drawing unusual and paint it in a variety of colors. The taiga forest has become very bright and diverse. If you don’t like this option, then you can choose different shades of green and color your drawing in them.
Complex example
I would like to devote the final paragraph to realistic and complex drawing techniques. This time we will figure out how to draw a taiga forest with a pencil, it will be thick and have a large number of small elements that will definitely need to be drawn!
Using a regular pencil we draw a sketch of our forest. Here we are simply putting some details in their places. In this case, paths, mountains and trees are placed in places. Everything is in your hands and you can add some elements of your own, for example, depict a bear or walking tourists in the middle of the path.
Colored pencils come into play. Let's make the ground light green and paint the trunks brown. Also, let's paint on the leaf. Please note that it is not a solid color; it is darker in some places and lighter in others.
We color the mountains and paint on the grass in the foreground. Watch your pencils. In order for the drawing to be beautiful and neat, it must always be sharpened!
We'll paint the path brown and also work on detailing the background. It will depict trees, but since they are very far away and hard to see, you can simply do vertical shading.
We are finalizing the small details and the work on the taiga forest drawing is complete!
