A lotus opening above one curved leaf

Practice a lotus flower with clear forms and selected overlaps. Add a second small layer with clear overlaps and a few short center marks. Keep the petal interiors open. Draw a broad notched leaf below the short stem. Choose only a few radiating veins and small petal shadows.

A way into the drawing

1. Set the blossom’s width

   Draw a shallow bowl guide for the flower and arrange the first broad petal layer around it.

2. Open the upper petals

   Add a second small layer with clear overlaps and a few short center marks. Keep the petal interiors open.

3. Curve the leaf below

   Draw a broad notched leaf below the short stem. Choose only a few radiating veins and small petal shadows.

A small thing to tryMake the front petals wider and lower so the blossom feels open.