Pencil Landscapes Tutorial

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Choose your scene: Decide on the landscape you want to draw, whether it’s a forest, mountain range, or coastline.
2. Sketch the basic shapes: Lightly draw the horizon line, major features (like mountains, trees, etc.), and any other prominent elements of your landscape.
3. Refine the outline: Once you're happy with the basic shapes, go over the lines and add more detail, such as tree branches, rocks, or water.
4. Add shading: Start adding shading to create depth and dimension. Use softer pencils (e.g., 2B, 4B) for darker areas and harder pencils (e.g., H, 2H) for lighter areas.
5. Blend and soften lines: Use a blending stump or tissue to smooth out the shading, creating soft transitions between light and dark areas.
6. Final details: Add finer details like textures for trees, grass, and water reflections, using an eraser for highlights or to create lighter areas in the landscape.