Want to learn how to draw a tree without feeling overwhelmed? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a simple creative break, this beginner-friendly guide will walk you through an easy step-by-step method to draw a classic tree — no fancy tools or skills needed — it’s just one I made digitally on my phone whilst waiting for an appointment! Step 1: Draw the Tree Trunk Start with two slightly curved vertical lines. These … Read more
There’s something quietly poetic about the silhouette of a bare tree. Without its cloak of leaves, the tree stands—honest in form, revealing every branch and limb like veins under translucent skin. For nature diary keepers, sketching these skeletal trees can be a gentle way to connect more deeply with the landscape and sharpen one’s eye for structure and simplicity. Here’s how I approach quick sketches of bare trees when I’m out walking with my notebook … Read more
There’s a quiet magic in sketching the small, often overlooked elements of nature. Twigs—those unassuming branches underfoot—can become beautiful, meditative studies when you slow down and capture their form with care. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to draw a simple twig using 0.5mm and 0.1mm brown and gray fineliners, tools that bring precision and subtle contrast to your sketch. What You’ll Need Step 1: Find Your Twig Step outside and find a twig with … Read more
Materials You’ll Need: Step 1: Light Sketch with Coloured Pencil Begin by lightly sketching the basic outline of the tree with a brown or light grey coloured pencil. Focus on: Keep your lines loose and organic—trees are naturally asymmetrical. Something to keep in mind is the shape and structure of tree branches are typically hierarchical and fractal-like, meaning they follow patterns that repeat at different scales. SHAPE: STRUCTURE: Step 2: Define Structure & Texture Using … Read more