Roses are often considered romantic and seen as a symbol of love. They are truly beautiful and breathtaking. Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can recreate a rose on a sheet of paper.
Steps
Step 1. Draw a slight vertical line as a guide for the stem
It should be pretty straight, but don't use the ruler, do it freehand.
Step 2. Draw the spines
- Place the pencil almost at the lowest point of the line, a little to the left.
- Draw an up line that is slightly curved outward.
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Draw a sharp curve going down and towards the stem; you have completed a plug.
Draw a Rose Step 3 Step 3. Continue drawing the spines on both sides of the stem, helping you with the figure
Draw a Rose Step 4 Step 4. Draw a horizontal line with two curved lines (one above, one below) to make a leaf
Draw a Rose Step 5 Step 5. Now, from the end of the leaf, draw a single line that curves and reaches the stem
This is the hairline. You can make a couple of leaves; usually three are fine, as long as they are alternating on the sides of the stem and have slightly different inclinations.
Draw a Rose Step 6 Step 6. Draw a line in the center of each leaf, then draw smaller lines from this to the edge of the leaf
Draw a Rose Step 7 Step 7. Draw banana-shaped leaves at the top of the stem (curving downward like a pipe)
Draw many in various positions and of various sizes, but all start from the top of the stem.
Draw a Rose Step 8 Step 8. Draw two large teardrop shapes on the base of leaflets you just created in the previous step
There should be some space between the two.
Draw a Rose Step 9 Step 9. Draw more teardrop shapes behind the two initials
Remember not to trace the hidden parts.
Draw a Rose Step 10 Step 10. Draw the central “bud” of the flower, with the top slightly open
Draw a Rose Step 11 Step 11. Shade one end of each petal
Try to keep in mind where the light is coming from.
Draw a Rose Step 12 Step 12. Color the rose if desired
Draw a Rose Intro Step 13. Finished
Advice
- Give this rose designed to your love for Valentine's Day, or whenever you want!
- Lightly blend the shaded areas and darker lines to give a rustic touch to the design.
- Try to imagine the result before you start drawing, rather than improvising.
- Crumple the paper and tear off the edges to give the rose an antique look.
