As the nights get cooler, bonfires become an outdoor necessity. Drawing a bonfire is not only an exciting activity, but can also help to spark creativity. Here’s how to draw a bonfire, step by step.
First, grab your paper and pencils. Start by drawing a rough circle in the center of the paper, but make sure it’s not completely round! This will act as your bonfire. Next, draw in the details that make up your bonfire. This can include logs, flames, and, of course, smoke rising above it all. Give it some depth and dimension by adding shadows or highlights.
Now it’s time to make the bonfire come alive. To do this, use an orange, yellow, and red color wheel to give your bonfire some heat. Start with yellow and orange to represent the flames and move in towards red as they heat up. Even bring in some blues, purples, and pinks to make the fire look more vivid.
It’s also a good idea to draw some logs around the fire, but don’t forget the background. Draw a crackling sound coming from it and try adding in some stars and a full moon to make your artwork look more realistic.
Finally, it’s time to show off your bonfire drawing. If you want to make it even more vibrant, you can always add a bit of glitter or sparkles. Sparkles will also add a bit of shimmer and motion to your bonfire as it sizzles and sparkles.
Adding Logs
When adding logs to the bonfire, think about the different shapes and sizes of logs. Make sure to draw them in proportion to the fire, that is, the larger the logs, the larger the fire should be. Start with the biggest logs and gradually move in towards the smaller logs to add depth and realism.
Generating TexturesTextures can really bring a bonfire drawing to life. Try using shading techniques and creating a wood-like texture on the logs with shadows and highlights. Take some of the brighter colors and shade the edges of the logs to create a smoky effect.
Creating The FlamesTo create the flames, use small, curved lines in different shades of yellow, orange, and red. Make sure to keep them randomly arranged and change the lengths of the lines to give the impression of movement and heat.
Adding SmokeIt might sound silly, but smoke is a great way to give your bonfire drawing a sense of depth and realism. Use a light gray or white color for the smoke and draw it in light swirls and puffs. Make sure to have the smoke trail up and away from the bonfire.
Drawing SparksSparks are the final touch that will make your bonfire drawing complete. To draw sparks, simply use tiny dots in the colors of your choice to represent the sparks that come from the fire. They should be placed randomly and make sure to use a range of colors.
