How to Draw a Waterfall

Waterfalls are one of the most impressive natural phenomena and are often depicted in landscapes. In this tutorial, we will show you how to draw a waterfall step by step.

The main thing in this drawing is to correctly depict the falling water and convey its movement. In this guide , we will show how to do this. We will also show you how to draw the rocks, water surface, and other details of the surrounding landscape.

How to draw a waterfall step by step

Step 1: Sketch the waterfall edges

Begin drawing the waterfall with two simple lines. First, sketch a straight horizontal line in the lower part of the drawing. After that, depict the rough and uneven upper edge of the waterfall.

Step 2: Draw the falling water

Now draw the most important part of the waterfall, the falling water itself. Depict it with a few light vertical lines running from the upper edge toward the lower part of the drawing. These lines should be slightly curved. Add a few smooth water lines inside this shape.

Step 3: Add more water lines

At the bottom of the waterfall, draw a cloud of water using a large number of wavy lines. Then add more smooth vertical lines to the falling water. Try to vary their length and placement. This will help convey the movement of the water in your drawing.

Step 4: Draw the rocks and water

Now add a large number of light lines to the upper and lower parts of the waterfall to depict the surface of the water. Next, draw the texture of the rocks at the top and bottom. Use uneven lines to make the rocky surfaces look more natural.

Step 5: Add shadows and shoreline

Add shadows to make the rocks and surrounding landscape more three-dimensional. Next, draw the shoreline and add a large number of light vertical lines to the surface of the water. You can make some areas darker to increase the contrast between the water and rocks.

You can also change the shapes of the rocks and shoreline to create your own version of the landscape.

To make the composition more interesting, you can draw a tree near the waterfall or draw a girl standing on the shore.