Drawing a forest from a frog's perspective - complete exercise [Video]
A forest from a frog’s perspective is a great motif and can also be used perfectly as decoration. This drawing tutorial will therefore show you exactly how to draw the calming motif of looking upwards in a forest. This perspective, often referred to as “frog perspective”, offers a unique and inspiring challenge for you.
Required drawing tools
For this tutorial we use a mix of several drawing tools. Here is a list for you:
– Pencil: A soft 4B pencil is ideal for the sketch or for the background
– Fineliner or black felt-tip pen: These are used for clear, defined lines.
– Eraser: A kneadable eraser is ideal as it leaves no residue.
Draw a forest video tutorial
In this video, I show you step by step how to draw a forest motif using a sketch and a black fineliner or felt-tip pen. Whether you are just starting out with drawing or are already somewhat advanced, you will be shown everything here, from the sketch to the finished drawing.
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Drawing a forest step by step guide
Create a sketch of the perspective
1. Start with a point in the center of your sheet. This is the vanishing point for your perspective.
2. From this center point, draw several straight lines that radiate outwards.
3. In the middle of these rays, you can draw a circle for the moon or the sun. This will be the central focal point of your picture.
Add trees and branches
1. Take your fineliner or a thicker black pen and start drawing the trees along the outlined rays.
2. Start in the center and work your way to the sides to maintain perspective.
3. The trees should taper towards the top. Also draw the branches with irregular strokes.
4. Draw the branches of the trees by drawing the stitches from the center outwards.
5. As soon as you have drawn enough trees and they are dry, you can also erase the pencil lines of the sketch.
Draw the moon and sky
1. Use a soft pencil (e.g. 8B) to draw the moon. This area remains light.
2. Start drawing ever larger circles around the moon with the flat side of your pencil.
3. Draw larger and larger circles around the center. This indicates the sky and the clouds.
4. Draw the circles until you are happy with your sky.
5. You can also smudge the strokes with your finger if you want slightly softer strokes.
6. Your forest motif is now finished.
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