How to Draw a Waterfall

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a curved line on the bottom of the scene

   Make them smaller this time. , Remember that smaller they look, the farther they are, depth-wise. ,,, Remember that foam forms on the base of the waterfall.
   
   Sketch this in like clouds. ,
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   Step 2: this will be the outline of the pond.

   On top of each line, draw a triangle.
   
   Draw a trapezoid on the bottom left of the image. ,, Begin adding foliage to your drawing. , Also add some smaller vertical lines to the groups of parallel lines.
   
   Continue adding foliage. ,,,,
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   Step 3: Draw rounded cornered rectangles for the first tier.

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   Step 4: Draw another couple of rectangles.

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   Step 5: Add a third tier.

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   Step 6: Draw some bushes sticking to one side.

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   Step 7: Complete the scene by drawing some more trees or bushes to the other side.

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   Step 8: Use teal

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   Step 9: sky blue and white to color the water

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    Step 10: and green for the plants.

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    Step 11: Draw two vertical lines.

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    Step 12: To the left of these two lines

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    Step 13: add two smaller parallel lines.

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    Step 14: Add four groups of parallel lines and one single line on the left side of the image.

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    Step 15: Draw close-together vertical lines in the center of the image.

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    Step 16: Repeat the vertical lines on the right side of the image.

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    Step 17: Continue adding detail.

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    Step 18: Erase unnecessary guidelines.

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    Step 19: Color the waterfall.

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    Step 20: Finish coloring the drawing.

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