how to draw a waterfall

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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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1

Draw a curved line on the bottom of the scene, this will be the outline of the pond.
2

Draw rounded cornered rectangles for the first tier.
3

Draw another couple of rectangles. Make them smaller this time.
4

Add a third tier. Remember that the smaller they look, the farther they are, depth-wise.
5

Draw some bushes sticking to one side.
6

Complete the scene by drawing some more trees or bushes to the other side.
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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.

1

Draw two vertical lines.
2

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.
3

Add four groups of parallel lines and one single line on the left side of the image.
4

Draw close-together vertical lines in the center of the image. Begin adding foliage to your drawing.
5

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.
6

Continue adding detail.
7

Erase unnecessary guidelines.
8

Color the waterfall.
9

Finish coloring the drawing.

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How can I find the proper colors to use?

Try using water colors on scrap paper and keep mixing them until you find the color that works for you.
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What color is used for the rocks?

The 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.
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Is this a good painting for an art project?

Yes. The scene and the way it shows nature blending are beautiful.
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How do people get so good?

People get good by practicing different methods so that they get better every time.
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What should I use when drawing on a canvas?

Use a hard lead pencil and sketch lightly. Then, commence painting.
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Can I have my paper either way?

Yes. Portrait-style would emphasize the height of the waterfall, and landscape would draw focus to the waterfall's surroundings.
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What should I use - a pencil or a red pen?

You should lightly sketch with a pencil; the red lines are to show what each step indicates.
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How long does it take to draw a waterfall?

It depends on how much detail you will include, your skill level, the medium and the size of the drawing.
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Can I use a 36 pack of colored pencils?

Yes, you can use any amount of colored pencils that you desire.
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Can this be done with a 24 pack of colored pencils?

Yes, that would be fine.