Lotus flower fine ink study

One open lotus flower in three-quarter view, layered broad petals and a short stem. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Place the shallow bowl of the bloom.

2. Connect the structure

   Overlap broad petals around the center and attach the stem.

3. Develop the drawing

   Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

A small thing to tryKeep the far petals shorter to show the tilted bloom.