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The lotus plant has a distinct flower made of a central pod leading out to large, gorgeous petals. From classic paintings to modern art, lotus flowers are often used to depict beauty, purity, and grace. Thankfully, they’re also very simple to draw if you know the process.
Steps
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Draw an oval with some dots inside it. This will be the seed pod. -
Draw the first layer of petals surrounding the seed pod.Advertisement -
Draw the stamens around the seedpod. -
Draw the second layer of petals. -
Add some details by drawing 2-3 curved lines on the tip and base of the petals. -
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Color your drawing.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I draw a one dimensional flower?Community AnswerDon't add color tonality; color the flower in with a solid color (no light or dark areas). Use a black or grey outline.
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QuestionHow do I draw a lotus flower from a side view?Community AnswerMake the side petals facing you bigger and dip down.
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QuestionHow should I shade the petals?Community AnswerIf you are focusing on the center, which looks best, you would shade both sides a medium tone of the color, and blend using your finger or a tissue, moving from the center, out to the right, or from the center, out to the left.
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Tips
- The lotus flower is often confused with a similar look, but completely different plant, the waterlily ( Nymphaea) ). Be careful not to make this confusion when drawing the lotus flower.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Quality drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Outlining marker
- Coloring items
About This Article
To draw a lotus flower, start by sketching an oval with dots inside to represent the seed pod. Draw a layer of petals around the seed pod to give it shape, then add stamens between the pod and petals. To add complexity, draw a second layer of petals around the first, then add 2 or 3 curved lines to the tip and base of each petal. Sketch some sepals at the base of the flower, then finish the drawing with two long, curved stem lines. For tips on coloring your lotus flower, keep reading!
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