Drawing trees is one of the easiest and most relaxing ways to grow your art skills, especially if you are just starting out. Many Pinterest readers tell me they want simple ideas that look beautiful but are not stressful to draw. That is exactly what this list offers.
These 15 tree drawing ideas are gentle, inspiring, and beginner friendly. Each one helps you learn little by little, from soft leaf shapes to simple branches and shading. Take your time, enjoy the process, and let these trees spark your creativity.
01. Twisted Winter Tree
This tree shows bare branches and a strong rough trunk. The simple lines help beginners study shape, flow, and texture. It is great practice for drawing natural, organic tree forms.
02. Soft Shaded Leaves
This tree has light, fluffy leaves and soft shading. The thin branches curve gently. It helps beginners learn how to draw light leaf shapes and calm, natural tree movement.
03. Tall Pine Style
This tree looks tall and airy with soft, cloud-like leaf clusters. The trunk bends slightly. It is a simple way for beginners to practice pine tree shapes and gentle sketching.
04. Strong Bare Branches
This tree has a thick trunk and many thin branches. The lines are bold but simple. It helps beginners focus on branch structure and creating interesting shapes without leaves.
05. Light Leaf Top
This tree has a thin trunk with a soft round top. The tiny leaves look like light dots. It is great practice for making very simple leaf textures and airy shapes.
06. Calm Summer Pine
This tree stands tall with wide soft branches. The leaves look fluffy and spread out. It helps beginners learn tree balance, light shading, and simple natural pine shapes.
07. Rough Old Tree
This tree has a thick old trunk and long spreading branches. The bark lines look rough. It teaches beginners how to draw texture and strong branch movement with simple strokes.
08. Bright Happy Tree
This colorful tree has bright green leaves and tiny hearts. The trunk is simple and the ground has cute flowers. Great for beginners who enjoy playful, cheerful art styles.
09. Soft Painted Tree
This tree has soft painted leaves in many colors. The round leaf shapes are simple and gentle. It helps beginners explore color blending and easy watercolor-style tree designs.
10. Fresh Green Shade
This tree has big green leaves and a simple brown trunk. Bright flowers grow around it. Beginners can practice bold leaf shapes and happy, friendly nature scenes.
11. Blue Sky Blossoms
This bright tree stands against a soft blue sky with simple leaves and tiny flowers. It is perfect for beginners who want to practice colorful branches, easy leaf shapes, and gentle painted textures.
12. Golden Autumn Glow
Here, warm yellow and orange leaves fill the tree with a cozy fall feeling. The smooth trunk and gentle shading help beginners learn seasonal colors, simple leaf clumps, and soft watercolor-style blending.
13. Full Green Canopy
A huge round top of soft green leaves makes this tree look peaceful and full. Beginners can practice layering leaf shapes, soft shadows, and drawing a strong trunk with simple branching.
14. Lakeside Light Tree
Shining beside calm water, this tree has bright leaves and long roots. It helps beginners explore drawing outdoor scenes, simple sky colors, and a tall trunk with soft round leaf clusters.
15. Bright Summer Shade
Leafy green branches spread wide to create a fresh summer look. This tree is great for beginners wanting to draw smooth bark lines, simple leaf groups, and calm natural shading.
