

Use the side of the pencil and two or three layers for the best results.įor a coarser soil, or for gravel, try using a found texture such as concrete or sand paper. Once you’ve chosen the base color, you’ll need to think about how you’ll put it on the paper-and that depends to some degree on the type of dirt you’re drawing.įor sandy soils, an even color layer and a light touch works best. (All these color names are for Prismacolor pencils, by the way.) If you’re adventurous, you can also try Blush Pink or Salmon Pink, for dirt with a reddish cast, or Jade Green or Blue Slate in a light glaze for dirt with blue or green under tones. Light Umber is the color I use most often as a base color, but you could also use Cream, Beige, Sand, Clay Rose, Jasmine, Yellow Ochre (if used in a light glaze), French Grey 20%, French Grey 30%, or Bronze (if used in a light glaze). (NOTE: You may also enjoy my previous article on drawing rough stones and cement.)įor most colors of soil, you’ll want to choose a good neutral tone for the base color.

This is what works best for me, but feel free to adapt it to your own style. Maybe you’ve never thought about how you draw dirt before! If so, that’s OK, because today I’m going to demonstrate one way to draw convincing dirt with colored pencils. well, just dirt, and not nearly as interesting as water or as monumental as mountains.
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If you enjoy making landscapes or other outdoor scenes, it’s important to know how to draw dirt in a manner that fits your subject and style. By Carrie Lewis in Art Tutorials > Drawing Tips
