Black and gray marker drawing of a hibiscus with five broad petals and five rounded stigma lobes on textured paper.

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An open hibiscus

A study of a hibiscus with five broad petals and five rounded stigma lobes on textured paper. Arrange five broad petals around a small throat.

Nature & plants Medium Marker35 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main forms
Arrange five broad petals around a small throat.
Build the structure
Project the central column and attach the short stem and serrated leaf.
Develop selected details
Add five rounded stigma tips and a few throat shadows and petal folds.

A small thing to tryKeep the central column narrow enough for the flower throat to remain visible.