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A waterfall can add a paradisaical feel to your illustration, using some simple shapes you'll learn how to make one following these steps.

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How to Draw a Basic Waterfall

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  2. Make them smaller this time.
  3. Remember that the smaller they look, the farther they are, depth-wise.
    • Remember that foam forms on the base of the waterfall. Sketch this in like clouds.
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  1. On top of each line, draw a triangle. Draw a trapezoid on the bottom left of the image.
  2. Begin adding foliage to your drawing.
  3. Also, add some smaller vertical lines to the groups of parallel lines. Continue adding foliage.
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    Try using water colors on scrap paper and keep mixing them until you find the color that works for you.
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    The color seen here is a light grey with dark grey shading and some light yellow highlights. However, you could use any colors you'd like.
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