Content

• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

1 Start drawing from the bottom of the tree trunk, gradually moving upward. The details don't matter at this stage, just draw the general shape of the tree.

2 Take a closer look at the tree and try to transfer it to paper. Start with large, main branches. Keep your tree large on paper.

3 Draw as many details of the bark as possible. Add shadows and lines - then the tree will look more realistic.

4 Draw smaller branches. Don't forget that branches have additional branches and twigs on those branches.

5 Draw foliage or flowers. It is almost impossible to draw every leaf or flower, and besides, it is a tedious task. But the foliage on each branch should be different. Nature does not create anything exactly the same. A good way to paint foliage: Dip a sponge or a piece of rye bread into undiluted paint and lightly shape the foliage. (This tip was taken from the kids' TV show Art Attack - you can find it on the internet.)

6 Sign your work - someday, perhaps, it will cost millions of rubles.

7 Completed work.

Tips

• If you are going to draw your tree with paints (not with a pencil and then decorate it), then leave more space between the branches.
• A good way to paint foliage: Dip a sponge or a piece of rye bread into undiluted paint and lightly shape the foliage. (This tip was taken from the kids' TV show Art Attack - you can find it on the internet.)
• It is better to draw the tree in parts, otherwise it can be exhausting.
• Take your time drawing the tree.
• Add shadows to the foliage and different parts of the tree.

Warnings

• At first, draw lightly on the pencil to give only the outlines. Then circle the drawing more boldly.
• Draw foliage at the very end.

What do you need

• Pencils (use a hard, non-bright pencil for sketching and a soft, bold pencil for strokes and shadows)
• Paper (canvas)
• Set for painting with paints
• Paints
• Sponge (for painting foliage)