About willow, this is an interesting "weeping" tree, many stories have been invented. Why is it still "crying"? Few people know that this plant is able to accumulate a lot of water, sometimes too much. Therefore, in the morning or at night, silvery drops of moisture collect on the leaves, they roll along the leaves, fall to the ground and it seems that the tree is shedding its tears. Someone believes that the willow lowers its branches to touch the water and cries over its variability. After all, the water runs without stopping, and the tree is sad from the inability to “catch” it and stop it even for a moment. Willows often grow along the banks of rivers and reservoirs, so let's try to draw a willow over the river. To draw a willow, we need an eraser, special paper and any watercolor paint or acrylic, gouache, as you like.

Drawing is quite difficult for beginner artists, so be patient and we will figure out how to draw a willow in stages.

1. First of all, we make a light sketch of our future landscape with a pencil. We will have several “plans” of the drawing - in the foreground there is water and the willow itself, the second plan is a shrub behind it and the background is a small grove. It is important to correctly outline the contour of the willow, to show how its lash branches descend in a cascade. Whoever held a willow in his hands or simply watched how a willow grows in nature knows how flexible its branches are. Under the weight of the leaves, they will hang smoothly like a frozen waterfall. Let's designate the river bank, a small bush and a background with a solid wall of trees.

   

   
   
2. In order not to confuse anything when coloring, outline where the shadows will be. Dark areas will also be on the water and under the willow.

   

   
   
3. Let's start painting with watercolors. With transparent paint with the addition of water, we write the sky. This will be a gradient from deep blue to transparent soft pink with purple added. We make the river colder in shades. We paint over the tree with yellow-green watercolor with slight shades of green on the right, in the shadow. We draw the background in general, only in silhouette, using blue, purple and blue shades. We outline the second plan with warm green paint.

   

   
   
4. At this stage, we paint the shadows, but be careful in the area where the willow branches are in contact with the surface of the water. This piece needs to be carefully written out, we need to show the structure of the branches, thin lowered leaves. Since this place in the picture will be the brightest and most contrasting, then try to make it clearer and with a thin brush. We make a slightly lighter shadow on the whole tree, the thickest will be below, near the ground. Making a reflection in the water. We draw a slightly blurry shape of the willow, intensify the shades of blue and blue, and also add short strokes of dark green watercolor and ocher.

   

   
   
5. With an almost dry thin brush, you need to show the direction of the narrow leaves of the tree, as they are lowered down. We make the shadows in the depths of the foliage more contrast, but do not forget that the densest shadow will be at the bottom, and towards the top the shadows will be shorter and not so thick.

   

   
   
6. Wait for the previous layers to dry completely. With a soft, wet and wide brush, make a general shadow on the tree on the right, it will be a cold blue tint. We increase the contrast in the foreground, the reflection in the water will be very dark. Aquatic plants usually float on the surface of the river - water lilies or duckweed, so we do not paint over the light green "islands", but simply outline them. Closer to us, the water becomes lighter, add more water to the watercolor. Draw a second plan with a bush, make it more voluminous due to the shadows below. With a thin, almost dry brush, paint the reeds on the shore, use dark ocher with the addition of blue or cyan so that the whole drawing is in the same color scheme. The sky above can be enhanced by adding blue or purple. The area above the distant trees - we almost do not touch a thin strip and do not paint over. If you go to the river bank in the summer, take an album with you to draw a willow tree or a landscape with these unusual trees that are sure to be there.

   

   
   

Willow is so unusual and beautiful that it is worth capturing it as a keepsake not only on a camera. The technique does not convey the soulfulness of the drawing, and what is the pleasure of painting by the river in the fresh air.

Drawing is not only exciting, but also a useful activity. It develops coordination, fine motor skills, observation, a sense of color and shape. Many dream of making art, but are afraid to pick up a pencil or brush, believing that they do not have enough talent. In fact, anyone can master the skill of a painter. Our lesson will teach you how to draw a willow. Step-by-step execution will help to cope with the task even for a beginner.

Where to begin

First, prepare your workspace. You will need the following materials and tools:

• white thick paper with a grainy structure (that is, not glossy) A-4 size or larger;
• several simple pencils of good quality of different markings (TT, TM, MM);
• soft eraser.

Beginning artists can work at an ordinary desk, but if the hobby develops into something serious, an easel is indispensable.

If you plan to create a color drawing, then you will additionally need colored pencils or paints with a brush.

Imagine a drawing object

The topic of today's lesson is "How to draw a willow", so it is necessary to identify the features of this plant.

Willow (willow or willow) is a very common tree in central Russia. It loves moisture and dampness, so it is often found near water bodies. The appearance of the plant is characteristic: on a strong trunk there are branches lowered down, which is why the crown looks like a tent. Rod-shaped stems with green oblong leaves grow downward from the main branches. Willow branches lowered down give it a sad image of a "weeping" tree, more than once sung by poets.

Step by step lesson: "How to draw a willow"

This is one of the easiest tutorials. Following the advice of the master, even a novice artist will easily master the technique of this elementary sketch in just 4 steps.

Step one - draw the trunk and roots.

At the bottom of the sheet we draw a horizontal line - the "foundation" of the future tree. Divide the line in half and from its middle we draw a line upward, diverging upward into two others (outwardly, the vertical detail is very similar to the printed letter "U" or a slingshot). This "slingshot" is needed to indicate the contour of the trunk and the main branches.

Now you need to draw the resulting "skeleton" of the tree. To do this, draw thick roots at the base, and mark a strong, elongated trunk and branches along vertical lines. For clarity, refer to the figure above.

Step two - draw the base of the tent crown.

More experienced artists draw the branches of the weeping willow down in detail. We are also interested in how to draw a willow easily and simply, so we use an unconventional technique. Let's "hang" two ponytails of different lengths on the branches of a tree, using them to depict sections of the crown. We will draw the same sections (or layers) in the form of ponytails on the sides of the branches - approximately 3-4 on each side.

Step three - the final design of the weeping willow crown.

Continue to draw the layers of the crown as you work your way up the paper. You will soon notice that your tree will start to look like a tiered wedding cake. That's the way it should be. Notice how the top sections get progressively smaller and smaller, rounding off the "tent" a bit.

Trying to draw a willow in stages, be sure to focus on examples. Put a little diligence, and your picture will turn out even better than that of a professional artist.

Step four, final - detailing the work.

With a soft eraser, you need to carefully remove all unnecessary contours and extra lines, with auxiliary strokes, give the drawing a natural look. Check with the sample: if you did everything right, then your sketch will look like the work of a master.

Now that you know how to draw a willow with a pencil, you can experiment with paints and paint the crown green and make the trunk brown.

Willow is a large beautiful tree, the basis of many Russian landscapes. Looks especially impressive in ponds. This is an occasion to understand how to draw a willow over a river.

Final word

In order for the hand to acquire hardness, and the eye to become sharp and unmistakably highlight the characteristic details of objects, you need to train a lot. Exercise daily. Starting with simple lessons, gradually complicate the tasks. Soon you will be able to depict buildings, animals, people.

Feeling confident, start drawing from nature. This step will be the next one on the road to professionalism.

The technique of drawing a tree with just a simple pencil is very complicated. It requires a lot of concentration and the ability to see in perspective. Before I show you how to draw a willow, I will tell you a couple of important points that will make this task easier.

In order to give your landscape clarity and display the right season, you need to study the properties of trees inherent in this time. Their branches, covered with flowers, speak of spring; in summer, their foliage becomes denser. Autumn falling leaves cover the ground. And in winter, the tree is exposed, and its trunks and branches become very visible.

It will be easier for you to depict a tree if you understand for yourself the pattern of their growth and the main forms. Conifers are cone-shaped and usually symmetrical. They are thin and tall. Deciduous, on the contrary, are less slender. They have a wide crown and irregular shape. The willow is a prime example of such trees. Her branches are repeatedly divided into smaller ones and end in thin branches, from which leaves grow.

How to draw Willow with a pencil step by step

Step one. Let's sketch. This can be done using geometric shapes. This is especially useful when depicting conifers. Since this is a willow, you can just use clouds:

Step two. Draw the trunk and main branches.

Step three.

Step four. Let's take small branches. There are many, but don't rush. The crown of a tree occupies a large spatial volume, if you forget about it, you will end up with a flat and lifeless tree.

Step five. We erase the auxiliary lines.

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Step 1.

You will start at the bottom and then your way up. Start by creating lines. As you know, willows have surprisingly large roots that grow literally on the surface of the earth. You will need to make a foundation line for the root system and then draw two other lines for the torso and limbs.

Step 2

Start using the guidelines you have drawn in step by sketching out the thick roots and then drawing out the tree trunk.

Step 3

Instead of drawing individual branches, I decided to make the limbs and leaves look like pieces of hair. Start sketching out the four sections of the limbs as you see here and be sure to make them look like they are crying.

Step 5

Continue to outline layer by layer until completed. You will notice that this willow will start to look like a multi-tiered wedding cake.

Step 6

As you move up the limb tree, the layers get smaller and smaller. As you outline the limbs and hair like the leaves, you will also need to sketch in the detailing and texture definition at the same time. When the tree looks like the one you see here go to step seven.

Step 7

I believe you have reached the last drawing step. Now all you have to do is sketch out the final top layer and then be sure to detail the willow so it looks absolutely beautiful. This is a great tree to use for landscape or landscaping. Erase visible guidelines or shapes.

Step 8

Here is what your tree looks like when you are all done. Now you can color her in and use what you just learned to decorate your next landscape sketch.

Drawing is not only exciting, but also a useful activity. It develops coordination, fine motor skills, observation, a sense of color and shape. Many dream of making art, but are afraid to pick up a pencil or brush, believing that they do not have enough talent. In fact, anyone can master the skill of a painter. Our lesson will teach you how to draw a willow. Step-by-step execution will help to cope with the task even for a beginner.

Where to begin

First, prepare your workspace. You will need the following materials and tools:

• white thick paper with a grainy structure (that is, not glossy) A-4 size or larger;
• several simple pencils of good quality of different markings (TT, TM, MM);
• soft eraser.

Beginning artists can work at an ordinary desk, but if the hobby develops into something serious, an easel is indispensable.

If you plan to create a color drawing, then you will additionally need colored pencils or paints with a brush.

Imagine a drawing object

The topic of today's lesson is "How to draw a willow", so it is necessary to identify the features of this plant.

Willow (willow or willow) is a very common tree in central Russia. It loves moisture and dampness, so it is often found near water bodies. The appearance of the plant is characteristic: on a strong trunk there are branches lowered down, which is why the crown looks like a tent. Rod-shaped stems with green oblong leaves grow downward from the main branches. Willow branches lowered down give it a sad image of a “weeping” tree, more than once sung by poets.

Step by step lesson: "How to draw a willow"

This is one of the easiest tutorials. Following the advice of the master, even a novice artist will easily master the technique of this elementary sketch in just 4 steps.

Step one - draw the trunk and roots.

At the bottom of the sheet we draw a horizontal line - the "foundation" of the future tree. We divide the line in half and from its middle we draw a line upward, diverging upward into two others (outwardly, the vertical detail is very similar to the printed letter “U” or a slingshot). This "slingshot" is needed to indicate the contour of the trunk and the main branches.

Now you need to draw the resulting "skeleton" of the tree. To do this, draw thick roots at the base, and mark a strong, elongated trunk and branches along vertical lines. For clarity, refer to the figure above.

Step two - draw the base of the tent crown.

More experienced artists draw the branches of the weeping willow down in detail. We are also interested in how to draw a willow easily and simply, so we use an unconventional technique. We will “hang” two ponytails of different lengths on the branches of a tree, using them to depict sections of the crown. We draw the same sections (or layers) in the form of ponytails on the sides of the branches - approximately 3-4 on each side.

Step three - the final design of the weeping willow crown.

Continue to draw the layers of the crown as you work your way up the paper. You will soon notice that your tree will start to look like a tiered wedding cake. That's the way it should be. Notice that the top sections are gradually getting smaller and smaller, as if rounding the “tent” a little.

Trying to draw a willow in stages, be sure to focus on examples. Put a little diligence, and your picture will turn out even better than that of a professional artist.

Step four, final - detailing the work.

With a soft eraser, you need to carefully remove all unnecessary contours and extra lines, with auxiliary strokes, give the drawing a natural look. Check with the sample: if you did everything right, then your sketch will look like the work of a master.

Now that you know how to draw a willow with a pencil, you can experiment with paints and paint the crown green and make the trunk brown.

Willow is a large beautiful tree, the basis of many Russian landscapes. Looks especially impressive in ponds. This is an occasion to understand how to draw a willow over a river.

Final word

In order for the hand to acquire hardness, and the eye to become sharp and unmistakably highlight the characteristic details of objects, you need to train a lot. Exercise daily. Starting with simple lessons, gradually complicate the tasks. Soon you will be able to depict buildings, animals, people.

Feeling confident, start drawing from nature. This step will be the next one on the road to professionalism.

About willow, this is an interesting "weeping" tree, many stories have been invented.

Why is it still "crying"? Few people know that this plant is able to accumulate a lot of water, sometimes too much. Therefore, in the morning or at night, silvery drops of moisture collect on the leaves, they roll along the leaves, fall to the ground and it seems that the tree is shedding its tears. Someone believes that the willow lowers its branches to touch the water and cries over its variability. After all, the water runs without stopping, and the tree is sad from the inability to “catch” it and stop it even for a moment. Willows often grow along the banks of rivers and reservoirs, so let's try to draw a willow over the river. To draw a willow, we need an eraser, special paper and any watercolor paint or acrylic, gouache, as you like.

Drawing is quite difficult for beginner artists, so be patient and we will figure out how to draw a willow in stages.

1. First of all, we make a light sketch of our future landscape with a pencil. We will have several “plans” of the drawing - in the foreground there is water and the willow itself, the second plan is a shrub behind it and the background is a small grove. It is important to correctly outline the contour of the willow, to show how its lash branches descend in a cascade. Whoever held a willow in his hands or simply watched how a willow grows in nature knows how flexible its branches are. Under the weight of the leaves, they will hang smoothly like a frozen waterfall. Let's designate the river bank, a small bush and a background with a solid wall of trees.


2. In order not to confuse anything when coloring, outline where the shadows will be. Dark areas will also be on the water and under the willow.
3. Let's start painting with watercolors. With transparent paint with the addition of water, we write the sky. This will be a gradient from deep blue to transparent soft pink with purple added. We make the river colder in shades. We paint over the tree with yellow-green watercolor with slight shades of green on the right, in the shadow. We draw the background in general, only in silhouette, using blue, purple and blue shades. We outline the second plan with warm green paint.
4. At this stage, we paint the shadows, but be careful in the area where the willow branches are in contact with the surface of the water. This piece needs to be carefully written out, we need to show the structure of the branches, thin lowered leaves. Since this place in the picture will be the brightest and most contrasting, then try to make it clearer and with a thin brush. We make a slightly lighter shadow on the whole tree, the thickest will be below, near the ground. Making a reflection in the water. We draw a slightly blurry shape of the willow, intensify the shades of blue and blue, and also add short strokes of dark green watercolor and ocher.
5. With an almost dry thin brush, you need to show the direction of the narrow leaves of the tree, as they are lowered down. We make the shadows in the depths of the foliage more contrast, but do not forget that the densest shadow will be at the bottom, and towards the top the shadows will be shorter and not so thick.
6. Wait for the previous layers to dry completely.
   With a soft, wet and wide brush, make a general shadow on the tree on the right, it will be a cold blue tint. We increase the contrast in the foreground, the reflection in the water will be very dark. Aquatic plants usually float on the surface of the river - water lilies or duckweed, so we do not paint over the light green "islands", but simply outline them. Closer to us, the water becomes lighter, add more water to the watercolor. Draw a second plan with a bush, make it more voluminous due to the shadows below. With a thin, almost dry brush, paint the reeds on the shore, use dark ocher with the addition of blue or cyan so that the whole drawing is in the same color scheme. The sky above can be enhanced by adding blue or purple. The area above the distant trees - we almost do not touch a thin strip and do not paint over. If you go to the river bank in the summer, take an album with you to draw a willow tree or a landscape with these unusual trees that are sure to be there.

Willow is so unusual and beautiful that it is worth capturing it as a keepsake not only on a camera. The technique does not convey the soulfulness of the drawing, and what is the pleasure of painting by the river in the fresh air.