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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Tree House PDF download Download Article Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Questions & Answers Tips and Warnings Related Articles References Co-authored by Kelly Medford

Last Updated: March 6, 2024

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This article was co-authored by Kelly Medford. Kelly Medford is an American painter based in Rome, Italy. She studied classical painting, drawing and printmaking both in the U.S. and in Italy. She works primarily en plein air on the streets of Rome, and also travels for private international collectors on commission. She founded Sketching Rome Tours in 2012 where she teaches sketchbook journaling to visitors of Rome. Kelly is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art. This article has been viewed 69,528 times.

Tree houses are iconic, especially in comics. However, they can be quite difficult to draw. As long as you know how to draw a tree, however, you'll be able to use this article to your full advantage.

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  1. Step 1 Decide on some basic design elements. 1 Decide on some basic design elements. There are many different things to consider when it comes to trees and tree houses. Consider the following to come up with the variables of the drawing:
    • What kind of tree is it?
    • How big do you want the tree?
    • What is the appearance of the tree?
    • What does the tree house look like?
    • What is the tree house made of?
    • How do people get to the tree house? Do they use a ladder? Climb the tree?
  2. Step 2 Draw the tree 2 Draw the tree. Depending on the tree that you've selected, there will be different ways of drawing the tree.
    • Start with the large overall shape, fill in the branches where they are visible, and draw in the sky holes.[1]
    • Keep in mind that we do not see individual leaves from afar, so draw the leaves as masses.[2]
    • If the tree is older, it's likely to be taller, have more branches, and have a thicker trunk. Younger trees are notably difficult to climb due to their lack of branches and thin trunks.
    • Make sure that the tree looks like it could support the tree house! If the tree house is resting on the fork of two thin branches, anyone who climbs into it is going to go crashing to the ground.
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  3. Step 3 Draw the tree house. 3 Draw the tree house. There are many different styles of tree houses and they can be located in different spots. What do you want your tree house to look like?
    • Make sure that the tree house would be steady in its location. It can't be simply resting on one branch, as walking to the sides of the house would cause it to fall out of the tree. Try resting it across two thick branches or nailing it to the tree.
    • Tree houses without roofs are commonly seen to be platforms with a fencing around them. However, these don't last very well in rainy environments, as the planks for the floor rot easily when they're wet.
    • If the tree house has a roof, the most common type of build is simply a box with holes in it for doors and windows. However, there are different builds available. Look online for inspiration
  4. Step 4 Add details. 4 Add details. Does a branch hang into a window of the tree house? Do the owners of the tree house have toys stashed in it? Are there branches leading up to the tree house that permit someone to climb up quickly?
  5. Step 5 Color. 5 Color. Color the tree, the leaves, and the tree house. It should stick to a color scheme of being brown and green, although if it's set around the autumn seasons, coloring the leaves with reds, oranges and yellows will work fine.
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  • Question How do I draw the house? Community Answer Community Answer Read Step 3 again. If the information isn't helpful, try copying the house from the picture. If you aren't happy with it, keep practicing! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 28 Helpful 24
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  • If the tree house is in a suburban environment, be aware of the housing regulations. It's not common for suburbs to allow tree houses to be built, and most trees in the suburbs wouldn't hold the weight anyway. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
  • Whilst being practical and realistic is satisfying to many, you can draw a fantasy tree house if you wish. A tree house that your favourite book or cartoon character might live in could be fun to draw, if not in the least practical! Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
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Kelly Medford Co-authored by: Kelly Medford Professional Artist This article was co-authored by Kelly Medford. Kelly Medford is an American painter based in Rome, Italy. She studied classical painting, drawing and printmaking both in the U.S. and in Italy. She works primarily en plein air on the streets of Rome, and also travels for private international collectors on commission. She founded Sketching Rome Tours in 2012 where she teaches sketchbook journaling to visitors of Rome. Kelly is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art. This article has been viewed 69,528 times. 11 votes - 60% Co-authors: 17 Updated: March 6, 2024 Views: 69,528 Categories: Drawing
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