how to draw a tree
Learn to draw a mysterious looking tree.. The examples below are from a 3rd grade class. Lesson includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions with a child's project shown completed.
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- photographs of trees 4 reference
- step-by-step instructions with pictures of the project
- a lesson plan (including California State Visual Art Standards)
references
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step-by-step instructions
1. draw a slight curve for hill - near bottom of page
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2. draw a vertical, slightly diagonal line up right side - gradually enlarge near bottom
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3. draw a line on left side - similar to right side of tree
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4. start a branch
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5. finish the branch
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6. draw a similar branch on left side
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7. continue branches - staggered
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8. notice lines are not perfectly straight
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9. notice branches are wider at their base - odd number of branches
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10. continue branches
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11. add shading lines - right side of trunk, bottom of branches
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12. blend shade line with pointer finger
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13. re-apply shade lines - making them a bit darker
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14. draw smaller branches
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15. blend shade lines again with finger
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16. add even smaller, thinner branches
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17. add grass growing up from hill - draw vertically up from base - the way grass grows
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18. completed tree illustration
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19. completed tree
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20. completed student work
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21. tree completed
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lesson plan
objective
Students will be familiar with various trees. They will know the irregular lines in tree branches. Students will have experience working with charcoal + tissue for manipulating medium.
materials
- 9"x12" white construction paper
- charcoal
- tissues
- charcoal
- tissues
activity
- demonstrate how to properly use + blend charcoal
- clean tissue under least dominant hand eliminates some unwanted fingerprints
- follow step-by-step instructions to begin drawing
- this project takes time + patience, as well as most artwork does
- it gets very messy so students might want to wear smocks or roll up long sleeves
- have fun!
- clean tissue under least dominant hand eliminates some unwanted fingerprints
- follow step-by-step instructions to begin drawing
- this project takes time + patience, as well as most artwork does
- it gets very messy so students might want to wear smocks or roll up long sleeves
- have fun!
clean-up
- assign students jobs
- desks need to be wiped, hands washed, materials put away, projects collected
- desks need to be wiped, hands washed, materials put away, projects collected
variation
- draw a tree in another season (with leaves, dropping leaves, snow on branches)
-use extra large paper
- use colored paper
-try painting using black ink
-use extra large paper
- use colored paper
-try painting using black ink
California state visual art standards
1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
Analize Art Elements and Principles of Design
1.5 Identify and describe elements of art in works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, space, and value.
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools
2.1 Explore ideas for art in a personal sketchbook.nonrepresentational works of art.
4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
Derive Meaning
4.1 Compare and contrast selected works of art and describe them, using appropriate vocabulary of art.
Analize Art Elements and Principles of Design
1.5 Identify and describe elements of art in works of art, emphasizing line, color, shape/form, texture, space, and value.
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools
2.1 Explore ideas for art in a personal sketchbook.nonrepresentational works of art.
4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
Derive Meaning
4.1 Compare and contrast selected works of art and describe them, using appropriate vocabulary of art.