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A waterfall can add a paradisaical feel to your illustration, using some simple shapes you'll learn how to make one following these steps.
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Draw a curved line on the bottom of the scene, this will be the outline of the pond/river.
Draw rounded cornered rectangles for the first tier.Advertisement
Draw another couple of rectangles. Make them smaller this time.
Add a third tier. Remember that the smaller they look, the farther they are, depth-wise.
Draw some bushes sticking to one side.
Complete the scene by drawing some more trees or bushes to the other side.
Use teal, sky blue and white to color the water, and green for the plants.- Remember that foam forms on the base of the waterfall. Sketch this in like clouds.
Draw two vertical lines.
To the left of these two lines, add two smaller parallel lines. On top of each line, draw a triangle. Draw a trapezoid on the bottom left of the image.
Add four groups of parallel lines and one single line on the left side of the image.
Draw close-together vertical lines in the center of the image. Begin adding foliage to your drawing.
Repeat the vertical lines on the right side of the image. Also, add some smaller vertical lines to the groups of parallel lines. Continue adding foliage.
Continue adding detail.
Erase unnecessary guidelines.
Color the waterfall.
Finish coloring the drawing.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can I find the proper colors to use?
Community AnswerTry using water colors on scrap paper and keep mixing them until you find the color that works for you. - QuestionWhat color is used for the rocks?Community AnswerThe color seen here is a light grey with dark grey shading and some light yellow highlights. However, you could use any colors you'd like.
- QuestionIs this a good painting for an art project?
Community AnswerYes. The scene and the way it shows nature blending are beautiful.
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