An open anemone

A study of an open anemone with overlapping petals, a dark stamen-filled center and two divided leaves on textured paper. Place the center and a loose outer circle for the bloom.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main forms

   Place the center and a loose outer circle for the bloom.

2. Build the structure

   Overlap the broad petals, then attach the bent stem and two divided leaves.

3. Develop selected details

   Darken the center, group the stamens and add small gray accents at petal bases.

A small thing to tryVary the petal widths so the flower avoids a rigid pinwheel shape.