Draw Summer
Hey beach lovers! Ready to draw summer vibes on paper? Dive into this fun tutorial on how to draw summer scenes, complete with sun, sea, and sand. With just a pencil and a splash of imagination, you'll create your own mini paradise.
In this lesson, we'll sketch palm trees, waves, and sunny skies step-by-step. Don't worry about perfection - it's all about enjoying the artistic journey. Follow along with easy instructions and watch your beach artwork come to life.
Grab your pencil, paper, and colorful tools. Let's embark on a creative journey together under the shade of a digital palm tree.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Level: Advanced
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional but helpful)
- Circle Maker (something round to trace is helpful)
Lesson: Draw Summer
In today’s drawing lesson you will learn how to draw summer. This little drawing project will take 30 lessons in total. So sharpen those pencils and let’s get down to business!
Outline a Surfboard
Start by drawing a long, oval shape of a surfboard standing vertically.
Add the Pattern of the Surfboard
Now, draw lines along the surfboard to add some style to it.
Form the Base of the Surfboard
Form the base of the surfboard touching the sand by drawing a bumpy horizontal line.
Draw a Beach Ball
Draw the circular outline of a beach ball next to the surfboard.
Form the Base of the Beach Ball
Next, draw the bumpy outline of the sand touching the bottom part of the beach ball. Don’t forget to erase the extra lines.
Outline the Valve
Draw a smaller circle on the beach ball where the valve is usually attached to.
Add the Beach Ball Pattern
Outline the different colored sections of the beach ball by drawing curved lines.
Form the Shoreline
Form the shoreline by drawing two wavy horizontal lines.
Draw the Horizon Line
Draw a straight horizontal line to form the horizon.
Add a Breaking Wave
Erase parts of the horizon line to add a breaking wave.
Form the Crest
Form the outline of the topmost part of the breaking wave, called the crest.
Draw Water Splashes
Draw tiny circles below the crest of the wave to add some water splashes.
Outline the Waves
Add curved and wavy lines to emphasize the direction of the water.
Add an Island
Let’s draw an island in the background by creating a curved line.
Draw a Palm Tree
Next, add a palm tree on the island by first forming its tall trunk.
Outline the Stems
Outline the stems of the palm tree by drawing an X-shaped line.
Form the Leaves
Form the shape of the palm tree leaves around the stems.
Add Another Palm Tree
Now, add another palm tree next to the one we drew by creating two curved lines.
Draw the Stems of the Palm Tree
Draw another X-shaped outline of the stems, similar to the previous step.
Outline the Palm Tree Leaves
Then, add the bumpy shape of the palm tree leaves.
Draw the Clouds
Add fluffy clouds above the horizon.
Add Rocks
Draw tiny rocks scattered around the beach.
Form the Texture of the Sand
Add dots to emphasize the texture of the sandy beach.
Fill in the Beach Ball
Use white, red, orange, yellow, and blue to color the beach ball.
Shade the Surfboard
Shade the surfboard with red and yellow.
Color the Sand
Color the sandy beach with shades of yellow. Then, fill in the rocks with light brown.
Fill in the Sea
Use white and a light shade of blue to color the shoreline, as well as the crest and splashes of the breaking wave. Now, use a darker shade of blue for the body of water.
Color the Island
Now, color in the island and the trunk of the palm trees with shades of brown.
Shade the Leaves
Shade the leaves of the palm tree with a green crayon.
Color the Sky
Use light blue to color the sky, adding lighter shades near the horizon for a gradient effect. Then, fill in the clouds with a white crayon.
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