How to Draw a Lily Pad

Learning how to draw a lily pad involves drawing the lotus flower that grows on top of it as well. This is the most difficult part, but a nuance that should not be ignored. They don't have to look perfect because nothing in nature looks perfect. Just sit back and let yourself learn how to draw a lily pad.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil
• Colored pencils
• Paper

Instructions

1. Draw a large circle on your piece of paper. Use the picture given as an example of how to draw a lily pad. This circle is your guide for the shape of the flower.

2. Draw arching lines coming out from the side of the flower and below. Again, use the picture to understand where I mean. These represent the actual pad when learning how to draw a lily pad.

3. Begin from the bottom and draw arch-like, hair lines starting from the bottom and fanning out away from the center of the flower. If you look at the picture given, imagine the lines being half of the finished pedals when learning how to draw a lily pad.

4. Begin from the bottom and draw arch-like, hair lines starting from the bottom and fanning out away from the center of the flower. If you look at the picture given, imagine the lines being half of the finished pedals when learning how to draw a lily pad.

5. Draw small flame-like pedals inside the lotus and your training for how to draw a lily pad is almost over.

6. Erase your circle guidelines and color in the picture. Part of learning how to draw a lily pad is choosing the right shades. The flower should be dark pink or white and the pad should obviously be green.