Category: Drawing

Drawing mangroves and coastal swamps sounds fun, right? Well, it is! These places have a unique beauty with tangled roots and water that reflects the sky. To capture this on paper, you’ll need some tools like A3 sketchbooks, grey card, pencils from 4H to 8B, and more. Starting with light outlines using a 4H pencil…

Drawing windy skies might sound tough, but it’s all about catching the feel of motion, from soft breezes to big gusts. You need good pencils, blending tools, and maybe a digital slate like Wacom Intuos or Huion HS610. Watch how wind moves things around you. It helps make your drawing real. To show wind in…

Capturing calm water that reflects the sky is an art. Kristen Ryan, a pro in landscape photos, shows us how to get clear reflections. She says shoot when the weather is calm. This makes your photo sharp and full of detail. The best times are early morning or late evening. The light is just right…

Winter scenes have a special magic. Drawing them, though, can feel tricky. You need to capture the coldness and beauty of frost, icy landscapes, and frozen textures. This guide gives you all the tips for making your winter art look real. You’ll learn what materials work best–like hot-pressed watercolor or Bristol board for paper. For…

Drawing fields of tall grass, wheat, or other crops can make your landscape art come alive. You need the right tools like thick watercolor paper, pencils, brushes, and colors. Understanding how light hits the grass or wheat is key to making them look real. You’ll learn to mix greens, yellows, and browns for a natural…

Capturing volcanic ash clouds in photos is a way to show the power of nature. This guide will help you do that safely and with great results. You’ll learn about the gear you need and when it’s best to take pictures. Safety comes first, so we’ll cover how to stay safe while near a volcano,…

Drawing dry, arid places like deserts or lands affected by drought goes beyond simple sketching. These distinctive landscapes possess characteristics that distinguish them, from the sweeping sand dunes shaped by sunlight to the parched soil of a thirsty land. This article is your manual on capturing these traits. You will learn to employ colors and…

Drawing ancient, gnarled trees in your landscape art adds magic and depth. These old trees, like the mighty oak, carry stories in their twisted branches and rugged bark. You’re about to learn how to bring them to life on paper. First, picture an oak tree’s wild trunk as your starting point. This guide will show…

Capturing the intriguing feel of empty villages or towns in photos is an art. You need to know where to go, when to shoot, and how to use your camera. This guide will show you how. First, we discuss selecting locations with a history that can thrill at a glance. Ensure compliance with local laws…

Drawing sand dunes shaped by wind is like capturing a piece of the wild desert. This guide introduces you to creating these beautiful landscapes on paper or digitally. First, we discuss tools and materials: from pencils and paper for those who love the feel of drawing by hand to digital tools for art on screens…