However, every rose drawing can be tough for just about anyone but I do hope you found this tutorial to make the process of drawing a rose slightly easier to understand.
How To Draw A Rose Step By Step For Beginners
Almost every guide or roundup will suggest the idea of drawing a rose when you’re starting out or when you’re looking for fun things to draw.
And I can say in all honesty, they are totally right! Drawing roses are so much fun, especially when you get to create something beautiful on paper.
However, this does not mean drawing roses are exactly easy. They can present quite a challenge for beginners at drawing and it’s easy to get confused with where to begin.
There’s so many petals and you want to get the shape of the bud right.
For this tutorial, I’ve made it easier to understand and learn how to draw a rose in just a few steps.
If you follow my guidance, you will be able to draw the prettiest rose you’ve ever seen and wait till we get to the last step of the tutorial, you’ll be thrilled to see how amazing this drawing looks once colored in!
Reference
I’ve included the reference photo for you which we will be drawing from for this tutorial.
The first thing you may be feeling is slightly overwhelmed by all the petals but I have good news for you. To not complicate things, I say we tackle the hardest part first at that is the petals.
So, for this drawing, we will begin by adding in the petal details at the top, moving onto the rest of the petals around the bud, then we’ll draw the stem and the leaves.
Sounds good? Let’s begin.
Steps For Drawing A Rose
Step 1
Start by drawing a wavy line as such. On top of that line, draw a second wavy line in this pattern and then on the left side of this shape, draw in another curved shape as shown above.
Step 2
Draw a curved line that closes around this shape at the top. Once you have done this, move down to the first shape and draw a line that closes the bottom off too. Add a few more lines for to indicate the turned petals.
Step 3
Head over to the left side again and draw a line that curves out.
Once you have done this, go to the other side of the rose, and join the top line with another small curved line that comes out again creating a V shape.
Extend that line further to show another petal facing towards the right.
Step 4
Now, on the left side you would have had that shape you had drawn in the previous step, draw another line that goes in a wave and curves down. On that line draw another tiny uneven shape to show a slightly folded petal.
Then draw a few more curved lines to extend the petal downwards.
Step 5
Head over to the left side again and draw a few curved lines and this will create the bud of the rose. You can see here how the petal is folded over.
Step 6
Draw a curved line to join the left side to the right and the bud of the rose is now complete. To add the leaves, draw a wavy leaf shape as done in this step.
Step 7
Add a few more shapes like this to include the other leaves. Also, be sure include the start of the stem of this rose.
Step 8
Draw two parallel lines in an angle that is a good distance from the rose itself. Your rose drawing should look something like this.
Step 9
To finish your rose drawing, draw in a large leaf and make the tips slightly pointed. Don’t forget to add a few lines for the leaf details.
Step 10
To make your rose drawing come to life, add some color to it. I tried to stick close to the reference but made my rose a bright shade of pink and a few greens for the stem and leaves.
10 Simple Ways to Draw a Rose (Beginner Friendly)
These four words are adjectives closely associated with the breath-taking and awe-inspiring perennial plants known as roses. Their stunning elegance is why there are several idioms and proverbs revolving around them . The most popular is “life is not a bed of roses,” which depicts an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation.
Roses are ornamental plants commonly cultivated for their graceful and alluring flowers. Their colors generally range from yellow and pink tones to dark crimson and maroon . Roses are so beautiful that they possess prickles to keep predators off and prevent their flowers from being cut.
Humans generally feel the urge to inhale roses whenever they see them due to their sweet, enticing fragrance. However, it is essential to know that rose scents vary depending on the type and color. Darker roses with thick petals often have the best aroma, which is usually the scent we think of whenever we see roses. Lighter roses usually smell like violets, lemons, cloves, and fruits.
Roses symbolize different things , which often depend on the number or color. For instance, yellow roses symbolize warmth and happiness, while white roses symbolize purity and grace. If you are currently trying to think of the best gift to show that special someone how much you love them, you should consider sending a bouquet of nine roses . It signifies eternal love.
An entertaining fact to note is that roses are old plants. The oldest rose known is about a thousand years old, dating back to 815 AD. It is found on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany.
Regardless of whether you’re a novice just starting out, or a pro trying to brush up your skills, these tips will help you effortlessly create a sketch as magnificent as a real rose.
Stop, smell the roses, and dive right into it!
