How to Draw A Dead Tree Step by Step

Step by Step Guide

Drawing a dead tree is quite easy, but if you want to make it look artistic, you need to know how to draw it the right way. There are many known techniques for drawing dead trees, but the one I follow is a stepwise approach. It’s a very basic technique yet it still manages to incorporate that artistic vibe you want to see in such drawings. The best thing about it is that it’s a beginner’s level tutorial, and anyone can give it a shot.

To draw a dead tree, we start with the trunk, and make our way to the branches. The key is to draw a lot of dead branches but not to make it look overwhelming. Lastly, we add a few marks across the trunk, and a final dark outline to sharpen the image.

Start with a line

Draw the lower left side of the trunk.

Draw the other side

Finish drawing the lower part of the trunk.

Start drawing branches

The branches are drawn thin and using a light pencil.

Keep drawing

Add a few more branches in a similar manner.

A few more branches

Just draw the branches as you were.

Add more branches

You are doing great so far. Keep going.

Just a few more

You are almost done with the branches.

Last few branches

You are now done with the branches.

Add a bit of sharpness

Use a dark pencil to give the drawing a sharp look.

Add some marks

Draw the marks on the tree’s trunk.

Final touches

Just give your drawing some final touches and finish it off.

Color it

Your dead tree drawing is done. Now you just have to color it.