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

  1. 1
    Draw a curved line on the bottom of the scene, this will be the outline of the pond/river.
  2. 2
    Draw rounded cornered rectangles for the first tier.
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  3. 3
    Draw another couple of rectangles. Make them smaller this time.
  4. 4
    Add a third tier. Remember that the smaller they look, the farther they are, depth-wise.
  5. 5
    Draw some bushes sticking to one side.
  6. 6
    Complete the scene by drawing some more trees or bushes to the other side.
  7. 7
    Use 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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  1. 1
    Draw two vertical lines.
  2. 2
    To 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.
  3. 3
    Add four groups of parallel lines and one single line on the left side of the image.
  4. 4
    Draw close-together vertical lines in the center of the image. Begin adding foliage to your drawing.
  5. 5
    Repeat 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.
  6. 6
    Continue adding detail.
  7. 7
    Erase unnecessary guidelines.
  8. 8
    Color the waterfall.
  9. 9
    Finish coloring the drawing.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I find the proper colors to use?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Try using water colors on scrap paper and keep mixing them until you find the color that works for you.
  • Question
    What color is used for the rocks?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The 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.
  • Question
    Is this a good painting for an art project?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. The scene and the way it shows nature blending are beautiful.
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