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5 Types of Trees to Draw Step by Step
When I first started to learn how to draw, I started off with trees. They are simple to learn, easy to draw and the steps are straightforward to follow. Understanding the techniques of drawing different kinds of trees is the basis for learning how to draw.
Learning how to draw trees can help you in making landscapes and can even be a great addition to you bullet journals. I have created a step-by-step guide to draw trees. Do let me know how you like it and where did you use these techniques.
But before we begin let us get familiar with the types of shading pencils, what are they used for and how can you use them.
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The Shading Pencils
Shading pencils come in different grades. They range from 9H to 9xxB. I have used pencils in the range of HB to 7B. Starting from the lowest grade, the lead of the pencils becomes smoother as we progress from HB to 7B with HB being the hard graphite and 7B being soft.
Most of the pencils that you find in the market are HB and are used for writing. I have used HB to make the base drawing. The benefit of using HB is that it is light when low pressure is applied to the paper. This makes erasing mistakes easier without leaving any residue.
In this tutorial, I have used Staedtler Lumograph Graphite Drawing and Sketching Pencils a Set of 6 Degrees in an Attractive Storage Tin that can be used for all types of drawings. These 6 pencils will satisfy any kind of drawing you do which involves shading. They are cost-effective, easy to use and handle and provide a great shading experience. If you want you can get the Staedtler Mars Lumograph, graphite pencil, a set of 12 in a metal tin where you get pencils ranging from 4H to 6B.
Line Darkness
To show how these pencils behave and the darkness of each with the same applied pressure look at this picture.
The Staedtler Lumograph Graphite Drawing and Sketching Pencils that I used comprises of pencils with HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 7B, 8B. As you can see, the impression of HB is the lightest and the impression of 8B is the darkest. This will help us as we progress through the article and look at the different kinds of trees. Now that we have seen what to use and let us see how to use it.
Scribble It Up
This type of a tree is quite simple to make and is not at all time-consuming. It can be created within minutes and can be added even to calligraphy writings if you want to make your front page of your bullet journals. I have used this technique of drawing trees when drawing a house.
This is how you make this tree.
Step 1:
You have to start with the trunk of the tree. You should draw the outline lightly so that you can erase it for mistakes. After making the trunk draw some branches as shown in the picture.
Step 2:
After drawing the branches start making some scribbles in a random manner. This tree is quite abstract. Scribble such as the ‘leaves’ branch out in the shape of a tree as shown on the picture on the right.
Step 3:
The outlines made are quite light. Now, darken the trunk and some of the scribbled leaves as shown in the picture using a 2B pencil. You can also draw some twigs at the lower end.
Step 4:
Now let us move on to the shading. For the trunk and branches, we go from dark to light to dark as shown in the drawing below. I used 4B for this purpose. If you want you can add some grass to the mix.
Step 5:
After you are done with the fourth step, you should move to the blending part. This provides a smooth texture. To blend you will need a piece of tissue. With a light hand blend the tree trunk as shown. The picture should come out as it has done on the right.
Step 6:
This is the final step. As you are done with the trunk it is time to move on to the branches and leaves. For this, you have to use the previously used tissue (for shading) which has the residue of the graphite on it. With that, softly blend it in the leaves of the tree and you are done.
How I used it:
Use it for your bullet journals, or just a piece to the landscape as I have made in this drawing below!(It was a long time ago, so please excuse me for the extra smudged house)
10) Kautilya said, “One should not be too straightforward. Go and see the forest. The straight trees are cut down, the crooked ones are left standing.” What do you understand by this statement? Discuss it in the context of public service. Also throw light on ethicality of the statement.
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Purple Smoothie Bowl
100 ml coconut milk – fresh or use a good quality full fat coconut milk with little or no additives, organic if possible
1/4 cup fresh or frozen blackcurrant
1 banana
Rinse and drain the berries if using freshly picked ones. Place berries, coconut milk and banana in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately in a bowl and top with your favourite muesli, granola or toasted seeds. Add more berries if you so wish.
I like the rather tart taste of the berries so for me the banana is enough to sweeten. You can of course add a little honey or maple syrup if you find it too tart. However I would recommend not to, if you wish to keep your sugar intake low.
If you wish to try another smoothie with coconut milk, check out this recipe which I made for this site a little while back. A seriously refreshing summer drink. If you can get hold of some water melon and strawberries, it’s worth trying. Promise.
Well, are you ready for autumn now? I don’t know if I can truly say I am. It will be here whether we want it or not though, so we might just embrace it… But until it is inevitable, I for one will savour what’s left of the summer and the lovely memories of the past few weeks spent with old friends and family. Grounding and reconnecting with my roots. How about you?
