Wildfires are becoming more and more common as a result of warmer weather, drought and climate change. These fires can be incredibly dangerous and can destroy everything in their path.
One of the most important things that you can do is to be prepared. This will help you to be able to deal with wildfires in the future.
1. Start with the outline
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2. Draw the first layer of flames
Wildfires can be a fun and exciting addition to any drawing. With a little practice, you can easily create some great-looking cartoon flames!
The first step in drawing a wildfire is to sketch the basic shape of the fire. This is a good time to use a reference photo for inspiration, as well as to get an idea of the overall look and feel you want your sketch to have.
Using a black pencil, draw out the outline of the flames and surrounding area. Leave a small amount of space between the flames and the background to make them stand out.
Next, darken the background around the flames. This will make them seem more realistic and add depth to the drawing.
For this, you can either use a soft kneaded eraser or simply tilt your pencil slightly and darken the background more than before. Either way, you'll need to blend the dark areas carefully to make them smoother and more even.
Once you've done this, you can begin to paint your cartoon flames and embers. You can choose from a variety of colors to paint the flames and embers, but it's important to remember that light is at the heart of all fires.
To paint the embers, start by choosing a shade of red. This color will help the embers stand out more, but you can also use a blending stump or chamois to soften and blend them more easily.
When you're done painting the embers, you can add some color to the fire itself. A yellow-orange base will make the fire brighter, and a red and orange top will give it some depth and dimension.
3. Draw the second layer of flames
Flames are the visible part of a combustion reaction, where fuel reacts with oxygen to produce huge amounts of energy. They are bright and mesmerizing, with a variety of colors and shapes.
Whether you are drawing a candle flame, a bonfire, or a campfire, the challenge is to draw fire in a way that looks realistic and mesmerizing. To do this, you need to think about how the light and shadows affect the overall shape of your design.
First, sketch a rough outline of your flames with a medium that's easy to erase. This can be a pencil or even a simple, lightly textured paper that's comfortable to hold.
Next, add some darker areas under the outlines of your fire, using a blending stump or soft kneaded eraser. This helps blend the lighter lines, and you can also use it to create subtle transitions from dark to light or vice versa.
Once you have a rough outline, take a red pencil and sketch the second layer of flames. This will make the flames look more real.
Repeat this process until you have a few layers of flames that are all connected. If you need to, you can also connect some of the inner flames by drawing a curved line.
To finish your drawing, you can paint the outer flames and add a few glowing effects. Try using a Gaussian blur with your flame layer to give it more depth and texture. This will also help you achieve a mystical glow!
4. Draw the outer fire outline
Fire is a powerful natural force that can be dangerous when it goes out of control. It is a resource that can be used for cooking, lighting lamps and more. However, it can also destroy the environment. This is why it is important to learn about the basic characteristics of fire before drawing it.
First, draw an ellipse on the page for the outer outline of the fire. This will be the foundation of the other steps to follow.
Next, draw a few flames on the left and right of this ellipse. Each of these flames should be wider towards the bottom and narrower at the top. They should also have some slightly random curves and waves in their outlines.
After these flames are drawn, draw some more larger flames on top of them. These should be a little higher up in the center and have slightly random curves and waves in their outlined shapes.
You can also add some splitting up toward the top in various points on these flames to make them look more realistic. This is where it is helpful to practice observing and interpreting different types of shapes that are seen in nature.
Once these outlines are finished, trace over the drawing with darker lines to create a more detailed version of it. It is also helpful to use darker colors for the burning objects that are covered by the flames.
In this step, you will also have to erase some of the guide lines that you have already drew. You can also do this around the base of some of the smoke trails that are already drawn in the previous step. This will help them to look like they are flying in different directions and not just in the same direction as the main cloud of smoke.
5. Connect the flames
Wildfires are a type of natural disaster that spreads quickly and can wipe out entire forests within days. They are often started by lightning, sparks or the sun’s heat. They can also be triggered by human actions, like leaving a campfire unattended or improperly discarding a cigarette. The majority of wildfires in the United States are caused by people, according to the National Park Service.
Whether you are drawing a realistic fire or something more cartoon-like, you’ll need to connect the flames in order to make them appear dynamic and alive. Using colored pencils is a good way to do this. Start by outlining the fire shape with a basic color, like orange. Next, block in sections of orange and blend them with a yellow pencil. Finally, add small red tips to the flames for a more vibrant look. You can also use an up-and-down scribbly motion to give the impression that the fire is in motion. With these simple steps, you’ll be able to draw a realistic fire with little effort. And once you’ve mastered the basics, you can learn to draw even more advanced types of fires!