Free drawing guide
How to draw a tree step by step
This tree has a round, bumpy crown and a strong trunk with branches. A big guide circle helps you get the shape right; you erase it at the end. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 10 minutes
- 8 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a tree step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw a guide circle
Draw a big circle with light lines. It marks the size of the tree's crown.
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Draw the crown
Inside the circle, draw the crown as a row of big round bumps, like a cloud. Leave a gap at the bottom for the trunk.
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Draw the trunk
Draw two lines going down from the gap. Spread them out at the bottom, so the trunk gets wider near the ground.
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Add the roots and branches
Draw a wavy line along the ground between the roots. Inside the crown, draw a few branches growing out of the trunk.
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Add small twigs
Draw short twigs at the ends of the branches.
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Add leaves and grass
Draw a few small curves inside the crown to show groups of leaves. Add tufts of grass on both sides of the trunk.
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Erase the guide circle
Erase the circle and any sketch marks. Keep only the crown, the trunk and the grass.
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Color your tree
Go over the final lines. Color the crown light and dark green, the trunk brown and the grass green.
All steps in one picture
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Questions
How do I draw tree leaves?
Do not draw single leaves. Draw the crown as big round bumps, then add a few small curves inside to show groups of leaves. Steps 2 and 6 show how.
How do I draw tree branches?
Let the branches grow out of the trunk and get thinner as they go up and out. Add a few short twigs at their ends. Steps 4 and 5 show the order.
Is this tree easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this tree?
About 10 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
