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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.
Steps
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1Draw a curved line on the bottom of the scene, this will be the outline of the pond/river.
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2Draw rounded cornered rectangles for the first tier.Advertisement
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3Draw another couple of rectangles. Make them smaller this time.
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4Add a third tier. Remember that the smaller they look, the farther they are, depth-wise.
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5Draw some bushes sticking to one side.
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6Complete the scene by drawing some more trees or bushes to the other side.
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7Use 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.
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Method 1
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Alternate Method
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1Draw two vertical lines.
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2To 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.
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3Add four groups of parallel lines and one single line on the left side of the image.
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4Draw close-together vertical lines in the center of the image. Begin adding foliage to your drawing.
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5Repeat 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.
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6Continue adding detail.
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7Erase unnecessary guidelines.
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8Color the waterfall.
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9Finish coloring the drawing.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I find the proper colors to use?Community AnswerTry using water colors on scrap paper and keep mixing them until you find the color that works for you.
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QuestionWhat color is used for the rocks?Community AnswerThe 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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QuestionIs this a good painting for an art project?Community AnswerYes. The scene and the way it shows nature blending are beautiful.
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