As an amateur artist and gardening enthusiast, I love combining my two passions by drawing flowers. There’s something so relaxing and fulfilling about recreating the beauty of nature on paper. Recently, I’ve been practicing drawing flowers in pots and vases to improve my still life sketching abilities. Through trial and error I’ve developed a simple 9 step process for how to draw a gorgeous flower in a pot even if you’re a total beginner.
In this easy tutorial, I’ll walk you through my techniques for sketching a pretty flower in a container using basic shapes and shading With just a pencil, eraser, and paper, you can create lovely floral art to hang on your wall or gift to a green thumb friend. Let’s dig in to the steps!
Gather Your Drawing Supplies
Before diving into the drawing itself, you’ll need to round up a few supplies:
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Paper: I recommend a thicker paper like drawing paper or mixed media paper so it can withstand erasing. Plain printer paper works too.
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Pencil: Use a standard #2 pencil or an HB graphite pencil for all the sketching steps. You’ll want good erasability.
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Eraser: A soft, kneaded eraser is best for gently removing pencil without smudging.
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Ruler or Straightedge (optional): Having a straightedge tool makes drawing straight lines easier, but it’s not essential.
Once you’ve assembled your drawing gear, you’re ready to start this easy flower sketch!
Step 1: Draw a Light Basic Shape for the Pot
Let’s start with the flower’s container. Using your pencil, very lightly sketch a basic half-circle shape near the bottom of your paper. Keep your strokes super light so you can easily erase.
Step 2: Refine the Pot Shape and Draw the Rim
Now refine the overall pot shape by drawing straight lines down from the half circle and connecting the bottom. This forms a rounded rectangle. Complete the basic pot by adding a curved line above it for the rim. Erase any remaining guides.
Step 3: Draw Angled Lines for Dimension
To add dimension to the pot, lightly sketch angled lines from the rim down to the corners. This will make the pot appear more 3D once we shade it.
Step 4: Outline the Basic Flower Shape
Moving up, lightly draw an oval above the rim for the flower’s outline. Then add a smaller circle in the center of the oval. These will form our flower’s basic shape.
Step 5: Draw the Flower Petals
With the main flower form done, we can start drawing the individual petals. Have one petal extend down from the top of the flower towards the center. Add more around, curving the tips for a natural look.
Step 6: Refine the Petals and Add Leaves
Refine the petal shapes with smoother lines and erase any rough guides. Then draw a leaf on each side of the flower to frame it nicely. Feel free to play with different leaf shapes!
Step 7: Start Shading the Pot
Now we’ll start adding shading to make the drawing pop. Lightly shade the angled sides of the pot to give them more depth. Leave the front clean and white for contrast.
Step 8: Finish Shading the Pot and Flower
Darken the side shading of the pot, leaving the front white and clean. Also shade behind the flower petals, gradually building tones for a smooth look.
Step 9: Add Final Touches
Keep refining with any final touches, like deepening the petal edges. Carefully erase any remaining guides. And that’s it – you now have a gorgeous flower in a pot drawing using basic shapes and shading!
With this easy 9 step guide, anyone can learn how to draw beautiful botanical art. I hope you’re inspired to get creative with different flowers, pots, and arrangements. The possibilities are endless! Gardening and art are a match made in heaven. So grab your pencils and let your inner Monet bloom. Happy drawing!
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FAQ
How do you draw a flower pot?
Begin by drawing the flower pot, creating a solid base for your drawing. Then, draw multiple flower shapes above the pot, varying the size and placement to create a dynamic arrangement. Add stems and leaves, ensuring they are proportionate and connect naturally to the flowers and the pot.
How long does it take to draw a flower pot?
It typically takes around 30 minutes to an hour. The time varies depending on the complexity and detail you want to add. Creating a flower pot drawing is both fun and rewarding. Follow the steps carefully. Practice makes perfect. Each stroke improves your skills. Enjoy the process. Share your work with friends. Inspire others to draw too.
How do you make a flower from a pot?
Begin by drawing a circle half up from the flower pot. Then add petals to the circle to form the flower. Once you’ve completed drawing the petals, your flower will now look like this. Next up, the flower will need a stem! Draw two straight lines running down to join the flower to the pot.
How do you draw a flower rim?
Draw the pot rim. Start by drawing an oval shape around the base of the flower stem. This oval represents the top edge of the pot. Next, from the sides of the oval, draw two short, vertical lines downward. These lines will form the sides of the pot. Finally, connect the bottom ends of these lines with a curved line. Finish drawing the pot.
How do you draw a flower?
With the basic flower shape done, we can start drawing in the petals. Begin with one petal coming from the top of the flower down towards the center. Then draw more petals going around: I did five petals in this flower, but you can draw as many as you like – the more petals, the fuller your bloom will be! Make them slightly wavy for a natural look.
How do you design a flower pot?
Draw horizontal lines across the surface of the pot, gently curving them to match the shape of the container. You can add small imperfections like tiny cracks, dashes, or dots to give the pot a rustic, well-loved vibe. These details make the pot feel more tangible and unique. Here’s the fun part—design your flower pot!