How to draw a mountain, step by step
- Easy
- 6 min
- 6 steps
- 4 materials
How to draw a mountain: this free lesson takes 6 easy steps, with a picture for every step, and it suits beginners and kids. You box in the mountain, drop a center line from the summit and two diagonals for the slopes, then draw the mountain shape up one side and down the other. Next you add the wavy edge of the snowcap just under the peak, go over the outline to make it bold, and finish with a few lines down the slopes for the rocky ridges. Draw it on paper, or trace each step in the Pencilbloom app.
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What you’ll need
- HB pencil
- 2B pencil
- Eraser
- Drawing paper
Draw it step by step
Step 1 of 6
new lines in red
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Step 1: Box in the mountain
Lightly draw a wide rectangle around the whole mountain, with its base near the bottom edge and the peak touching the top.
Tip: Use very light pressure; these guides will be erased later.
Step 2: Mark the peak and slopes
Draw a centre line down from the summit, then two light diagonals from the peak to the lower corners to set the slopes.
Tip: Check that both slopes are roughly balanced.
Step 3: Draw the mountain shape
Follow the inner line of the mountain: up the left slope to the peak, down the right slope, then along the ground.
Step 4: Add the snowcap
Draw the wavy edge of the snow across the top of the mountain, just under the peak.
Step 5: Go over the outline
Trace the outer line around the mountain and the ground, a pencil width outside, for a bold outline.
Step 6: Add the rock ridges
Draw the few lines running down the slopes to show the rocky ridges.
swipe the drawing to change step
Done! Now on paper?
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FAQ
What paper and pencil should I use for tracing?
With the camera, any plain paper works, from printer paper to a sketchbook. For Trace on screen, use thin paper so the picture shines through. An HB pencil is good for guide lines and a softer 2B for darker final lines. Tape the paper down so it doesn't move.
How do the step-by-step drawing lessons work?
Each lesson builds a drawing in small steps, big shapes first and details last, with a picture for every step. You can draw along on paper while looking at the steps, or trace each step in the app. Many lessons are free, and you'll find them all on our Learn page.