Dead & Fallen Trees
Many trees are killed by organisms such as insects or fungi. But dead or fallen trees still make interesting drawing subjects. In this example, the tree does not have any bark. The exposed surface shows a few knots and the direction of the wood grain. The surrounding elements make the tree appear to be firmly resting on a base.
This entire rendering was done with an HB pencil. Check that your block-in lines are correct in step A before adding details in step B. Notice the limbs; small branches split off from larger branches. Begin to suggest ground elements, such as the rocks, grasses, and shrubs.
Use the side of the pencil ...
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