Easy How to Draw a Tree - Simple Steps Kids Can Print

Let’s learn how to draw a tree! Learning how to draw a tree is one of the simplest things children can learn to draw, and our step by step easy tree drawing instructions will have them drawing a forest in 1-2-3. Learning how to draw a tree is easy enough that even the youngest ones can do it. Use this printable tree drawing lesson at home or in the classroom.

how to draw a tree printed pdf lesson shown on a table surrounded by drawing and art supplies — Let’s learn how to draw a tree!

Create a simple tree drawing

This printable how to draw a tree step by step tutorial includes two pages, divided into short steps to make the process as clear as possible. Learning how to draw trees is a lot easier than you may think, so let’s dive right in by clicking the green button to download:

Easy Steps to Draw a Tree

Go grab your favorite pencil, a piece of paper, and let’s get started making our own tree drawing…

Step 1

Draw a circle (it doesn’t have to be perfect!)

Step 2

Add two more circles of different sizes on each side of the first circle.

Step 3

Draw three more circles at the bottom.

Step 4

Erase all extra lines!

Step 5

Add a very large triangle with a rounded tip.

Step 6

Step 7

Let’s add the branches by drawing smaller triangles.

Erase extra lines and add details! You can draw more branches, flowers, birds, a beehive, or draw more trees to create a forest.

Details for Drawing A Tree

Use a darker shade of color on one side, and a softer pencil stroke on the other to show the light source.
Turn these trees into a pine tree, oak tree, coniferous trees, really any tree.
Short lines for smaller branches, vertical lines, and long lines for tree branches.
Don’t forget the leaf parts. Leaf shapes are never uniform. They are a bunch of different shapes covering the top of the tree.
The base of the tree needs detail too! You can use darker and lighter browns. It will make some bark texture.
Add a dark shadow on the ground for the trees. Trees have shadows too.
Don’t forget to color it with your favorite crayons or colored pencils.

I recommend printing these instructions because it’s easier to follow each step with a visual example…

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RECOMMENDED DRAWING SUPPLIES FOR THIS Tree DRAWING

Recommended Drawing Supplies

For drawing the outline, a simple pencil can work great.
Colored pencils are great for coloring in the bat.
Create a bolder, solid look using fine markers.
Gel pens come in any color you can imagine.
Don’t forget a pencil sharpener.

YOU CAN FIND LOADS OF SUPER FUN COLORING PAGES FOR KIDS & ADULTS HERE. HAVE FUN!

Benefits of Drawing for Kids

The best thing about learning how to draw a tree is that all trees look different from each other, so there is no “wrong” way to draw a tree. That’s what makes this how to draw a simple tree tutorial the perfect drawing activity for elementary school kids, preschoolers, and toddlers!

Did you know that drawing increases confidence, teaches creative problem solving, improves hand-eye coordination, and develops fine motor skills in children? Kids love art and we love what it does for enriching their lives.

That’s why you’ll love this how to draw a tree for kids tutorial!

Great Books For More Drawing Fun

Usborne Big Drawing Book cover art — The Big Drawing Book is great for beginners ages 6 and up.

The Big Drawing Book

By following the very simple step-by-steps in this fun drawing book you can draw dolphins diving in the sea, knights guarding a castle, monster faces, buzzing bees, and lots, lots more.

Drawing Doodling and Coloring

An excellent book filled with doodling, drawing and coloring activities. On some of the pages you’ll find ideas for what to do, but you can do whatever you like.

Usborne write and draw yor own comics book cover art — Never left fully alone with a scary blank page!

Write and Draw Your Own Comics

Write and Draw Your Own Comics is full of inspiring ideas for all kinds of different stories, with writing tips to help you on your way. for kids who want to tell stories, but gravitate toward pictures. It has a mix of partially-drawn comics and blank panels with intro comics as instructions – lots of space for kids to draw their own comics!