Rose study

Practice drawing rose with clear contours and a few selected details. Wrap broad petals around the center in two loose layers. Add the stem, two leaves and small gray accents where petals overlap.

A way into the drawing

1. Start with the main forms

   Place a loose cup-shaped outline around a small central curl.

2. Build the overlaps

   Wrap broad petals around the center in two loose layers.

3. Choose the finishing details

   Add the stem, two leaves and small gray accents where petals overlap.

A small thing to tryVary petal widths and leave gaps of bare paper between the inner curves.