How to Draw a Romantic Flower

No flower is more traditionally romantic than the rose. Roses are referenced in literature from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" to Gertrude Stein's poem "Sacred Emily," and is a staple Valentine's Day gift. There are many varieties of rose, but the rose bud is a simple one to draw and is easily recognizable.

Things You'll Need

• White paper
• Pencil
• Eraser

Instructions

1. 

   Draw a U shape that flares out slightly at the edges. This is the base of the rosebud.

2. 

   Draw a kidney bean shape on the left side of the U shape, getting broader at the base of the U. This is the outer petal.

3. 

   Draw a smaller kidney bean shape coming from the right side of the U and fitting into the shape drawn in Step 2. Draw a convex line on top of the U, connecting the two sides together.

4. 

   Draw a shape resembling a yin yang symbol in the top center of the flower. This is the beginning of drawing where the flower petals are tightly wrapped in the center of the rosebud.

5. 

   Draw a series of concentric, curving lines in the top left part of the rosebud. This shows the folds and layers of petals inside the rosebud.

6. 

   Draw the stem, with a W shape at the point where the stem meets the rosebud. Shade in the lines where petals join each other, and where the petals curve.

7. 

   Shade in the rest of the rosebud and the stem. Keep the edges darker than the center of the flower to illustrate depth.

References

• The Realm of Sailor Energy: How to Draw Roses

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish