Nature in autumn time filled with so many colors that you just want to pick up a pencil or brush and capture this diversity on a sheet of paper. What should those who do not know how to do this do? Don't be upset. Today we will teach you how to autumn forest.
It's simple
Any person, even one who has never held a brush or pencil for this purpose, will certainly cope with the task. And if you follow our tips on how to draw an autumn forest, it will be quite simple. So, first you need to take blank slate, pencil, paints and brushes. Professionals also use an easel. We’ll simply put something solid under the paper and start creating beauty.
pencil step by step
Painting with paints is a little easier. Such a picture will be able to convey the entire play of color, the mood of the artist, even if he took it for the first time in How to show the state of nature, the mood with a pencil? Using our tips, this will not be difficult to do.
Without pressing hard on the pencil, draw a horizon line. If our imagination sees a path in a future picture, it also needs to be shown.
Let's start depicting the trees. First of all, we draw those that are closer, then those that are further away. With barely noticeable strokes we show only the tops of the farthest ones. We draw the contours of large and small trunks.
And everything will work out
Under the trees we draw grass with thin strokes.
Next you need to draw the contours of the tree tops. To make the picture more accurate, you need to add shadows. It is not at all necessary to draw every branch. In some places, a kind of shadow is simply created, which can be partially shaded. As you work, it is important to ensure that the shadow lies in one direction.
To define the sky, we do shading with a pencil. It is best done with a piece of paper, but not with your finger.
How to paint a forest in watercolor
The first step will be a sketch. Draw light outlines with a pencil. By pressing it, we can create a shadow.
Let's sketch the sky. We dilute ultramarine and apply it to right place on a sheet. To define the lower part of the clouds, apply diluted burnt umber with the addition of a small amount of carmine.
Like a forest, so that it is especially expressive? Attention is paid to the foreground of the picture. Using sharp movements we draw the grass. For it we use burnt umber with ocher, adding orange paint to this.
Next we draw the leaves. We select the color as our imagination tells us. The main thing is not to use one color, because we are painting an autumn forest. To convey the true mood of the painting, we will use a mixture of colors. With sharp movements we imitate the movement of leaves that sway in a strong wind.
To depict grass, it is also better to use a complex of paints. We add speakers to her too. While working, do not forget about the shadows from the trees.
And in conclusion
The suggested tips will definitely tell everyone how to draw an autumn forest. And even novice artists will master the creative process.
In this short lesson we will learn to draw a forest step by step. If you are excellent at drawing trees, then drawing a forest will not be difficult for you.
Of course, it is better to paint the forest with paints to convey its delightful atmosphere. But in this lesson we will only sketch the forest, explaining to you all the main points when drawing, so we will only use a pencil.
Learn to draw a forest with a pencil
We will not draw an ordinary forest; to add contrast, there will be a long path in it. Also, to add contrast, instead of a path, you can make a house or some kind of eye-catching animal.
Stage 1
First of all, we need to sketch out the horizon and the path. The path must be built according to all the laws of perspective: it must be as thick as possible at the beginning of the drawing and gradually narrow towards the horizon. Since the trees and the path itself in our drawing are on a hill, the path does not narrow to a point, but seems to go behind the hill.
Even if you don’t have any path, you should still draw a horizon line, at least for yourself, so that it will be more convenient to place trees in the future. 
Stage 2
At the second stage, we begin to draw the trees, or rather, outline their stumps or bases. Try to make a variety of trees, namely, different species, different widths and different heights.
Please note that in the distance next to the path there are no trunks visible, but only the tops of the trees. This happens because beyond the horizon the surface of the earth is lower due to the hill. 
Stage 3
The forest is chaotic, so tree trunks should not be exactly at one angle. They may be tilted heavily to the left or slightly to the right. Shade the lower part of the trunk darker.
Also, at this stage, we must outline, with a light pressure on the pencil, the lines that will display the shadow of the trees. 
Stage 4
At this stage we will work with chiaroscuro. Pay attention to the own shadow of the right tree closest to us. Since the trunk is not an ordinary cylinder, but a relief surface, the shadow from it should not be ordinary. This applies not only to the right tree, but also to all other trees in the forest.
By left side of the road we shade the shadow that crosses the road. This gives our drawing an incredible three-dimensional effect.
Also, at this stage you need to plant bushes and darken the mounds. 
Stage 5
Let's detail our trees. We finish drawing the trunks and adding branches to them. All branches, of course, should not be as similar to each other as two peas in a pod. Therefore, try to depict them in different sizes, thickness, etc. 
Stage 6
At the last step, we detail the entire drawing as a whole and finish drawing the branches. It is very important to convey the volume of the picture, so all objects located in the distance must be made darker than those in front of us.
It will also create a great effect if we shade the entire background except for the small space above the path. Well, accordingly, do not forget to shade the path itself.
Our forest is ready! Now you must pick up a pen or pencil and draw your own unique forest. Don’t forget about animals, because they are an integral part of the forest: wolves, foxes, bears, deer, etc.
Trees may seem like some of the easiest subjects to draw. If you have never drawn, the task may be too simple...
...or too literal:
In none of the drawings do we see anything similar to real objects. The first is just a symbol of a tree, and the second suggests the definition of a tree. Your job as an artist is to paint what we see, not what we know. Drawing trees– a great exercise for developing this skill!
In this lesson I will show you, how to draw oak, pine and weeping willow in a simple and realistic way.
What you will need:
- Several sheets of paper;
— Hard pencil (HB);
— Pencil of medium softness (2B);
— Soft pencil (5B or less);
- Sharpener.
Usually a pair of hard pencils (HB) is enough, but this set is not universal for all drawings. To get dark shadows, we need soft pencils. There is no need to choose expensive ones - I bought the most common ones, and they perform their function perfectly. If you doubt whether you need to draw, then a set of pencils of different degrees of hardness will not be a big loss on your budget, and drawing with these is much easier!
You will also need a sharpener. A dull tip leaves lighter strokes and does not achieve the expected effect. Always keep your pencils sharp and remember that soft pencils wear out faster!
Regarding paper: it can be anything. Regular printer paper will also work. However, you should not draw on a whole sheet - than smaller figure, the less detail you will need to add. In reality, my drawings are about 9 cm in height.
Soft pencils help make shadows darker, which cannot be said about hard pencils. Hard pencils are not as dark, even if you press hard on them!
- DRAWING AN OAK
Step 1
The brain works in an unusual way: it first grasps the big picture and then pays attention to the details. Therefore, you should not start drawing with details - you will need to create a base first.
Draw the general shape of the tree with a few faint strokes and dots. To do this, use a hard (HB) pencil, do not press on it. These strokes will not be part of the finished image - they will not be visible in the finished drawing; The camera and scanner don't recognize them (I used Photoshop so you can see them!).
Step 2
Draw the trunk. Don't forget - the lower part should expand downwards. How bigger tree, the shorter and thicker its trunk.
Step 3
Draw the branches at the top of the trunk.
Continue drawing the branches, gradually lowering the line as they lengthen.
Step 4
Add other branches to each branch (the longer, the lower they go). The strokes should be light.
Step 5
Using short, sharp strokes, draw the shape of the tree's crown. It doesn't have to be smooth and neat.
Step 6
Using the same method, draw small “clouds” of leaves inside the crown. Leave some areas empty so that parts of the branches are visible - this structure looks more interesting.
Step 7
Add thickness to the branches in places where they are not covered by leaves.
Step 8
Before you start applying shadows, determine which parts of the tree will be bright and which parts will have shadows. You can identify them by simple shading.
Step 9
Take a soft (2B) pencil (make sure it's sharp) and create texture on the trunk. Remember to also leave white areas - this is important for texture.
Step 10
Take soft pencils (2B and 5B) and darken the barrel according to the original light distribution plan. Don't be afraid to press down on the soft pencil to get the shadow you want, but don't overdo it either! The fewer black areas in the picture, the more impressive it looks.
Step 11
Take a hard pencil and sketch out the outlines of the leaves. Draw them in relaxed circles, quickly, with sharp movements.
Step 12
Each branch also has its own small crown (these are the “clouds” that you drew). They need to be shaded in the same way as if they were separate trees.
First, use a soft (2B) pencil to draw darker circles on the dark side. Don't press too hard at first so you can correct any mistakes.
Once you're sure you've got the dark sides right, add shadows and depth to them, and add some transition between the light and dark parts.
Step 13
Use a soft (2B) pencil to add some stray leaves throughout the crown and "little crowns." This will create the effect of additional, barely visible branches.
Step 14
Take the softest pencil and add some dark accents in the darkest places. The crown will be more contrasting. Also make sure that all leaves are darker than the “sky” background - leaves cannot be transparent! You can go over the lightest areas again with a hard pencil.
- DRAWING A PINE
Step 1
Again, we start drawing with the general outline of the tree. Take a hard pencil and draw light lines.
Step 2
Draw the branches. Don't try to get them exactly right, just sketch them out.
Step 3
As with the oak tree, draw “clouds” on the branches. This time they should be narrower and even more uneven. Leave more free space between them.
Step 4
Draw the outline of the trunk - long and narrow.
Step 5
Use a soft (2B) pencil to darken the barrel...
...and then a softer pencil to highlight the darkest side.
Step 6
This time there is no need to fill in the “clouds” with circles; fill them instead with sharp and chaotic strokes.
Step 7
Use a soft (2B) pencil to draw needles along the outline of the clouds. They should be thin and sharp.
Step 8
Draw the branches and darken them with two soft pencils.
Step 9
Draw even more needles inside the “clouds” with a soft (2B) pencil).
Step 10
Use the softest pencil to darken the clouds. If you want, you can simply darken them completely - evergreen trees are usually dark themselves.
Step 11
Finally, use your softest pencil to draw in the completely dark “clouds” between the branches.
- DRAWING A WEEPING WILLOW
Step 1
We will draw according to the same scheme. Let's draw general outline willows are something like a fountain.
Step 2
Draw the outline of the trunk.
Step 3
Draw the branches away from the trunk...
... descending with length.
Step 4
Draw the outlines of the “clouds”; this time they will look more like curtains.
Step 5
Fill in the trunk and branches with shading using a soft (2B) pencil.
Step 6
Darken the trunk and branches with the softest pencil.
Step 7
Take a soft (2B) pencil and draw ribbon-like lines along the “curtains”. They should form an arc at the very beginning.
Step 8
Darken the "curtains" with darker and wider curling lines in between.
Step 9
Use the softest pencil to draw dark “curtains” on the other, darkened side of the tree. You can also add leaves to the branches to make them more detailed.
Your trees are ready!
As you can see, draw trees- an easy task; you just need to pass them on appearance, not their definition. However, this is just the beginning of learning - if you want to become a real professional in drawing trees, take a notepad with you on your walk. Observe the trees you pass by and try to make quick sketches of them. This way you can develop intuitive drawing. If you prefer to stay at home, look at photos of trees on the Internet.
Translation of an article from design.tutsplus.com.
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 drunk. 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 full of different 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.
The forest can be very different. For example, it could be a small forest in which it is difficult to get lost, or it could be a deep thicket. To better understand how to draw a forest, it is recommended to carefully examine the work greatest painters on this topic. For example, the paintings of Shishkin are very interesting, who was unusually good at conveying the atmosphere of a mysterious and enchanting forest in his wonderful works.
You can also draw a forest with a pencil from life. Such a walk, during which you can make a series of sketches from nature, will also be very beneficial for your health. After all, it’s no secret that the air in the forest is particularly clean and fresh. If it is impossible to go to some forest, then you can learn how to draw a forest using beautiful photos.
Before you draw the forest step by step, you must make sure that all the accessories needed for this, which are listed just below, are nearby. So, to draw a forest you need:
1). Multi-colored pencils;
2). Eraser;
3). Liner;
4). Paper;
5). Pencil.
Now you can learn how to draw a forest with a pencil step by step, and then color it:
1. First draw the horizon line;
2. Draw the outlines of the tree trunks that are located in the foreground;
3. The drawing will look more interesting if the trees are different. Therefore, draw the first tree, making it a Christmas tree;
4. Draw the second tree, which half hides the spruce. Let it be a birch;
5. Now draw more clearly the third tree, which is the largest. Let it be an oak tree;
6. In the background, draw the trunks of other trees, without detailing them too much;
7. Draw blades of grass and mushrooms in the foreground;
8. Outline the sketch with a liner;
9. Use an eraser to erase the preliminary pencil drawing;
10. Paint the trunks of those trees that are not birches with different shades of brown. Paint the cones on the spruce with a light brown tone;
11. Shade the birch trunks with light gray and gray pencils;
12. Color the outlines of the forest in the distance with blue-green. Paint the grass with light green and deep green shades;
13. Paint the mushroom caps with different colors;
14. Shade the sky with a blue tone. Color the foliage of the trees in various shades of green.
Now you understand how to draw a forest with a pencil, and then make this picture in color. Of course, the forest will look most impressive if it is painted with paints.
