Article · Julia Bausenhardt
How to draw tree shapes
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2021
About this lesson
A five-step method for sketching trees on location: block in the overall shape lightly, treat foliage as clustered texture rather than individual leaves, then add shadow shapes and bark texture while continually checking against the real tree.
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