Big School of Drawing

Flowers

The organic shapes and forms of flowers offer a treasure trove of details to represent on paper. Because we often focus on the colors of flowers, we might overlook their interesting curves, soft gradations, and delicate textures. Working with pencil allows you to either work loosely for fresh, spontaneous studies-or you can build up values slowly, with each stroke following the forms of the leaves, stems, and petals to create exquisite detail and depth.

In the following demonstrations, multiple artists will guide you step by step through the process of creating an array of floral sketches and detailed drawings-from classic rose blooms ...