Draw a Lotus Flower
The lotus flower has a distinctive central pod, leading out to beautiful large petals. It is often used to depict beauty, purity, non-attachment, and grace. This article will teach you how to draw one.
10 Second Summary
1. Draw an oval with dots inside it.
2. Add one layer of petals around the oval, then add the stamens.
3. Add a second layer of petals.
4. Draw 2 to 3 curved lines on the tip and base of each petals.
5. Draw some sepals at the base of the flower.
6. Finish off with two long, curved lines for the stem.
Steps
- Draw an oval with some dots inside it. This will be the seed pod.
- Draw the first layer of petals surrounding the seed pod.
- Draw the stamens around the seedpod.
- Draw the second layer of petals.
- Add some details by drawing 2 or 3 curved lines on the tip and base of the petals.
- Draw some sepals at the base of the flower. Add two long, curved lines for the stem.
- Color your drawing.
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.
Things You'll Need
- Quality drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Outlining marker
- Coloring items
