Lesson 5: Four Types of Trees (Objects, Position, and Perspective)
In this lesson, children review how to draw the four types of trees - pointed top, broad top, broad, and round.
As shown in the lesson drawing, the tops of pointed top trees start with a broad base and narrow to a point. The instructor demonstrates drawing a pointed top tree and directs children to copy the drawing.
Use a soft pencil with a blunt point.
Note that the bottom part of all trees' foliage touch the horizon line.
Using a horizon line, draw the foliage of the tree first in a solid mass. Do not use an outline. Ensure the foliage narrows from a broad base to a pointed top, is roughly triangular, and that the bottom of the foliage touches the horizon.
Draw the trunk.
Draw a little grass around the trunk, which serves as the rest line.
Have children practice drawing their own pointed top trees, until mastered.
The foliage of broad top trees starts with a narrow base and widens toward the top, as shown in the lesson drawing. The instructor demonstrates drawing a broad top tree and directs children to copy the drawing.
Use a soft pencil with a blunt point.
Using a horizon line, draw the foliage of the tree first in a solid mass, but do not use an outline. Ensure the top widens from a narrow base and that the bottom of the foliage touches the horizon.
Draw the trunk.
Draw a little grass around the trunk, which serves as the rest line.
Have children practice drawing their own broad top trees, until mastered.
The foliage of broad trees is wider than it is tall, as is shown in the second lesson drawing. The instructor demonstrates drawing a broad tree and directs children to copy the drawing.
Use a soft pencil with a blunt point.
Using a horizon line, draw the foliage of the tree first in a solid mass, but do not use an outline. Ensure the top is wider than it is high and that the bottom of the foliage touches the horizon.
Draw the trunk.
Draw a little grass around the trunk, which serves as the rest line.
Have children practice drawing their own broad trees, until mastered.
The foliage of round trees is equally wide and tall. The instructor demonstrates drawing a round tree and directs children to copy the drawing.
Use a soft pencil with a blunt point.
Using a horizon line, draw the foliage of the tree first in a solid mass, but do not use an outline. Ensure the top is equally high and wide and that the bottom of the foliage touches the horizon.
Draw the trunk.
Draw a little grass around the trunk, which serves as the rest line.
Have children practice drawing their own round trees, until mastered.