Drawing pretty flowers can be lots of fun! With a little practice, you can make beautiful pictures of flowers that look very real. Here are some tips to help you draw realistic looking flowers.
Pick Your Flower Before you start drawing– look at pictures of flowers and pick one you want to draw. There are so many kinds – roses, tulips, daisies, sunflowers, orchids, lilies, and more! Pick your favorite. Look closely at the shape and colors of the flower you chose. Notice details like how many petals it has. This will help you draw it.
Start with a Light Sketch– Use a pencil to lightly sketch the basic shape and outline of the flower. Don’t press down too hard – you want to be able to erase easily if you need to. Start with the flower’s center and add the petals around it. Look back at your reference photo as you sketch to capture the right shape.
Add Details Once you have the basic shape– start adding details. Carefully draw each petal, curving and shaping them to match the reference photo. Add any lines, veins, or markings on the petals. Sketch the stem and leaves too. Keep your lines light for now so you can adjust them later.
Darken the Lines– When you have all the details sketched out, you can start pressing down harder with your pencil to darken the main lines. Try to replicate the line thickness of your reference photo – some lines may be thicker or darker. The darker lines will start to bring your drawing to life.
Start Adding Color Now comes the fun part – adding color! You can use crayons, colored pencils, markers or paints. Look closely at the colors in your reference photo and try to match them. Carefully color each petal, leaf and stem. Don’t forget little details like flower centers! Blend and layer colors just like real flower petals.
Shade with Shadows Shadows and shading add realism and dimension to your drawing. Notice where the light hits the flower and where shadows fall. Use your pencil to lightly shade the darker areas. You can blend with your finger for soft shadows. Add some shadows under the leaves and stem too.
Add Finishing Touches Finally– add any small details that will make your flower drawing pop! Carefully draw thinner lines on top of petals with a fine tip pencil. Use an eraser to tidy up stray lines or soften edges. Add white highlights with a white pencil or gel pen. Sign your name too!
There you go, you just created a realistic flower drawing! With a little practice, you’ll get better each time. The most important things to remember are:
- Look closely at your reference photo for details
- Start with light sketches before adding color
- Shade with shadows and highlights for realism
- Take your time and have fun!
Following these steps and techniques will help you make flower drawings that look just like the real thing. Let your creativity bloom and keep on practicing your flower drawing skills! In no time you’ll be a flowering drawing expert.