{"id":16,"date":"2022-09-20T17:38:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T15:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/en\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2022-10-12T12:40:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T10:40:41","slug":"mountains","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/en\/drawing\/mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to draw mountains (step by step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mountains are absolutely fascinating. No wonder they are a popular subject for any kind of art. In this tutorial I&#8217;ll show you step by step how to draw mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, a mountain (or mountain range) is very complex &#8211; but with a few tricks, this look can be easily captured on paper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, we don&#8217;t just get started, but briefly name the most important characteristics of a mountain. If you have these factors in mind, you will be able to make realistic drawings of mountains in the future, even without instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"circles wp-block-list\"><li>The basic shape looks like a triangle. Depending on the mountain, this is more or less clearly visible. <\/li><li>The structures are mostly rough and sharp-edged. The outlines are mostly straight.<\/li><li>Often one side of the mountain is brightly lighted and the other is in shadow.<\/li><li>A mountain rarely comes alone. In other words, there are usually several mountains next to and in front of each other.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you combine these characteristics on the basis of a simple triangle, the result is already a mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-faktoren.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-faktoren-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Mountains based on triangles\" class=\"wp-image-2115\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we put these characteristics in a logical order and with that we start into the step by step tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawing mountains &#8211; step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various ways to draw the basic shapes or lines. I like to use a zig-zag baseline that defines the outline of the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To have a better orientation, you can draw the horizon beforehand. This will later be covered by the mountains, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-grundlinie.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-grundlinie-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Horizon and baseline\" class=\"wp-image-2101\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the basis of the base line, you then define the individual mountains. To do this, draw a line from the lower points that overlaps the mountain. In this way, you automatically define which mountains are in front and which are behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-berge-definieren.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-berge-definieren-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Defining the mountains\" class=\"wp-image-2102\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the tips, draw another jagged line down the center. These lines already help a lot in creating a sense of depth. The lines should not be much longer than the height of the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-mittellinien.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-mittellinien-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Center lines\" class=\"wp-image-2103\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now use the vertices of the center lines as starting points for more rock formations. Draw more jagged lines, starting at the corner points. The lines may become a bit finer towards the end (or disappear behind other lines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The look of the center line with its extensions reminds you of a lightning bolt. Use small breaks in your lines to create even more structure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This step has almost something of doodling &#8211; you can wonderfully lose yourself in it and define ever finer structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-auslaeufer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-auslaeufer-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Draw foothills\" class=\"wp-image-2104\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I start hatching, I strengthen my fine lines. Especially the sides facing away from the light may be drawn more strongly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: Think about where the light source is! If you want to draw a sun over your mountains later, it will illuminate the individual sides differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look closely at my picture you will now be able to guess where my light source will be approximately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-linien-verstaerken.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-linien-verstaerken-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Strengthen lines\" class=\"wp-image-2105\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, hatching is used to define the light and shadow sides of the mountains. Various hatching or wiping techniques are useful here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To preserve the slightly abstract character, I decide to use a simple cross-hatching. Especially when drawing mountains, this rough form of hatching is ideal, because it perfectly underlines the characteristics mentioned at the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The light areas are also given a very light structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-schraffur.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-schraffur-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Hatching mountains\" class=\"wp-image-2106\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That already looks like a massive mountain chain, doesn&#8217;t it? Now it&#8217;s up to you to add more elements. Draw a sky and use trees, animals or architecture to clarify the proportions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-details.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dreieck.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/berge-zeichnen-details-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Add details\" class=\"wp-image-2107\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your self-drawn mountains are ready! It wasn&#8217;t that hard, right? 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