Step 1: Sketch the layout and horizon line

Start by sketching a horizon line near the center of your page. This will help you determine where the farm’s structures, animals, and plants will be placed in relation to each other. Sketch a rough layout for your farm scene, including where you want to place your barn, farmhouse, or any other buildings.

Step 2: Draw the structures

Draw the barn and farmhouse using simple shapes, such as rectangles and triangles for roofs. Add details like windows, doors, or weather vanes to give character to your buildings. You can also include additional structures like silos or sheds if you’d like.

Step 3: Include some trees and foliage

No farm is complete without trees and foliage. Add some trees around the edges of your farm scene to create depth and a sense of scale. You can also draw bushes or smaller plants clustered around the buildings or throughout your farm scene.

Step 4: Add fields or crops

Draw some fields in the background of your farm scene. These can be filled with crops like corn stalks, wheat, or even rows of vegetables. Use lines to indicate rows and add texture to differentiate between different types of crops.

Step 5: Draw fences

Fences are often seen on farms as boundaries for animals and property. Sketch out simple fences using lines for the horizontal rails and vertical posts. Consider adding depth by drawing your fence at an angle rather than completely straight across from left to right.

Step 6: Include livestock and animal life

Farm animals such as cows, horses, sheep, pigs, or chickens can bring your farm scene to life. Decide which animals are appropriate for your setting and draw them within fenced areas or roaming freely on the farmland.

Step 7: Finishing touches

Complete your farm drawing by adding finishing touches like shading beneath structures or animals to create the illusion of depth. You might also consider adding in smaller elements like a tractor, a haystack, or even human figures working on the farm. This will help to capture the essence of rural life.