Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the natural world – and this is good, as it means that there is plenty to enjoy! In just a few short steps, we will create our very own bamboo tree.
Tutorial Video
Step-By-Step Images and Instructions
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Use a black pen to draw a long, thin rectangle, angled at around 45 degrees, at the top of your page.
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Now, add a short line to the right of this, and then add a bamboo leaf with a series of points to the right.
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Add another long, thin triangle to the bottom of the first, creating the second section of the bamboo stem.
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Add another leaf, with three long, thin almond shapes, to the left of this segment.
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Add another section of stem below the second…
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And three more sections for a leaf to the left of this.
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Add the top half of another section of stem to the right of that which you have already drawn…
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And then follow this up with the bottom half below.
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Add three leaves to the right of the stem.
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Add two pointed leaves below this, heading off to the right, and then bring a long, horizontal line down on the left.
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Add two small points below the leaves…
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And then add a stem and another leaf below this one.
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Bring a reverse “L” shape down below this for the bottom of the stalk…
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And then add another section of stalk to the left of the third section.
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Follow this with another section below…
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And then a third, this one connecting with the segment to the right.
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Add a series of pointed leaves to the left of the top section.
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Finally, use a bright green pen to shade in the plant and complete your tree.
And voila! You have your very own bamboo tree to enjoy and care for – don’t forget to learn how you can play your part in conserving this precious resource.
