If you'd like to purchase a copy of the diagram above you can find the digital version here or the hard copy here...and below is a short video showing you how I whip up a plant symbol or two. Enjoy!
Showing posts with label how to draw a tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label how to draw a tree. Show all posts
11.24.2013
HOW TO DRAW A PLANT SYMBOL
As I teach you my tips and tricks about garden design, it's only appropriate to also give you the skills to carry out your creations. One of these skills is knowing how to draw plants in plan view (looking from above down towards your garden). I've included two resources for you below...an illustration showcasing a sampling of plant symbols, plus I created a short video so you can actually see the process of how I draw them.
If you'd like to purchase a copy of the diagram above you can find the digital version here or the hard copy here...and below is a short video showing you how I whip up a plant symbol or two. Enjoy!
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If you'd like to purchase a copy of the diagram above you can find the digital version here or the hard copy here...and below is a short video showing you how I whip up a plant symbol or two. Enjoy!
11.03.2013
DRAWING A TREE
A fun way to design a landscape is in elevation - or a straight-on view as if you were standing and looking at it (vs. a plan view that is looking down from the sky). When designing in elevation take note of how all plants have a unique form. Some are circular, oval, columnar, pyramidal, weeping or even irregular. You can read more about plant forms here.
Take a photo of your house, lay tracing paper over it, then try drawing a composition of different plant forms in front of it. Think about accentuating your entry, while also framing your house overall. Mix different forms, plus layer them (2-3 rows of plants is much more interesting than one). Click here to see an example.
Below is a simple tutorial of how to draw a tree, so you can focus on designing, rather than worrying about your drawing skills (anyone can draw a tree, really). I also have a slightly different format of this graphic tutorial available for purchase as a digital file here or a hard copy here.
If you're interested in more articles like this one, plus would like to receive a free copy of my theme garden ebook, please sign up for my email updates here.
Take a photo of your house, lay tracing paper over it, then try drawing a composition of different plant forms in front of it. Think about accentuating your entry, while also framing your house overall. Mix different forms, plus layer them (2-3 rows of plants is much more interesting than one). Click here to see an example.
Below is a simple tutorial of how to draw a tree, so you can focus on designing, rather than worrying about your drawing skills (anyone can draw a tree, really). I also have a slightly different format of this graphic tutorial available for purchase as a digital file here or a hard copy here.
