{"id":11175,"date":"2024-04-01T12:35:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T11:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learnabout-art.com\/?p=11175"},"modified":"2024-04-01T12:35:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T11:35:34","slug":"how-to-draw-a-boulder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnabout-art.com\/how-to-draw-a-boulder\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Draw A Boulder"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How To Draw a Boulder<\/h2>\n

Not everybody can draw a real-looking boulder, but with a little patience and some practice, anyone could adorn their drawings with these majestic creations of nature. Drawing a boulder doesn’t involve some special tricks, but with a few simple guidelines, you’ll gain the skills to make your boulder look like it just rolled out of the Rockies. Let’s get started!<\/p>\n

Breaking It Down Into Concrete Steps<\/h2>\n

First, break your boulder into sections – this will make it easier to draw. Start with a series of circles and ovals, varying the size and shape to create an interesting shape. Make sure you draw smaller and more detailed circles on the lower half of the stone, as the light will come from the top in your drawing. It’s important that each circle overlaps the last one slightly.<\/p>\n

Next, add shadows and highlights. The shadows should go from the light source in the top of the boulder, to the bottom. This will define each section and give the texture of stone. Highlighting the top of each circle will add a 3D kind of look. To make it more realistic, you can make details around each circle with a darker shade of your pencil.<\/p>\n

When you’re drawing a boulder, it’s important to pay attention to the crevices and details that make it look as realistic as possible. Most common stones have ridge lines and deep fissures. Add these details to your drawing to make it look more like a rock. To give your boulder an even more realistic look, draw a few trees or plants around it.<\/p>\n

Adding Color and Dimension<\/h2>\n