Draw any scene you like
Choose and draw any scene you like, planning composition, sketching outlines, adding colors and details, then explain your choices in a short caption.
Step-by-step guide to draw any scene you like
Step 1
Pick a scene you want to draw like a beach a park a city a bedroom or space.
Step 2
Decide where the main thing will go by choosing a foreground a middle ground and a background.
Step 3
Put your paper and all your materials on a flat clean workspace.
Step 4
Lightly sketch the big simple shapes of your main subject with your pencil.
Step 5
Lightly sketch the background and smaller objects with your pencil.
Step 6
Trace over the most important lines to refine the outlines with your pencil or black pen.
Step 7
Gently erase any extra sketch lines you do not need.
Step 8
Choose a colour palette of three to five colours for the main parts of your picture.
Step 9
Fill in base colours on your main subject evenly.
Step 10
Fill in base colours on the background and the smaller objects.
Step 11
Add shading and highlights to make parts look round or closer and farther away.
Step 12
Add small details textures or patterns to make your scene interesting.
Step 13
Write a short caption that explains why you picked the scene the colours and the layout.
Step 14
Sign your name and write the date on your finished picture.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of a black pen or special paints if I can't find them?
If you don't have a black pen or specific paints, trace the most important lines with a darker pencil or fine-tip marker (step 'Trace over the most important lines') and use crayons, markers, or cut coloured paper to fill base colours for the 'Fill in base colours' steps.
My pencil lines won't erase cleanly and my colours look patchy—what should I do?
Make very light sketches at 'Lightly sketch the big simple shapes' and 'Lightly sketch the background', use a kneaded or white eraser to gently lift extra sketch lines before tracing, place scrap paper under your hand to prevent smudging, and apply base colours in even thin layers as instructed in 'Fill in base colours'.
How can I adapt this drawing activity for different age groups?
For younger children simplify to one main subject with chunky crayons or stickers for the 'Fill in base colours' step, for elementary kids practice foreground/middle/background placement with a 3–5 colour palette, and for older kids add detailed shading, textures, patterns, and a reflective caption about colour and layout choices.
How can we enhance or personalize the finished scene beyond the basic steps?
Extend and personalize the scene by adding collage or textured materials to the background, incorporating patterns or metallic accents when you 'Add small details, textures or patterns', creating a matching border with your 3–5 colour palette, then sign, date, and share the finished picture on DIY.org.
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Facts about drawing and composition for kids
✏️ Artists often make tiny 'thumbnail' sketches first to try lots of composition ideas quickly before committing to a big drawing.
🖊️ A short caption is like a mini artist's statement: it tells viewers why you chose the scene, colors, and details.
🔭 Linear perspective uses vanishing points so distant objects look smaller—it's how artists make flat paper feel like deep space.
🖼️ The 'rule of thirds' divides your page into a 3×3 grid to help place the most interesting parts off-center for a stronger composition.
🎨 You can mix many colors from just three primary paints (red, yellow, blue) plus white and black to make tints and shades.
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