How to Draw Roses

Step One

• Begin by making the top part of the rose and then draw in the center line which will be the swirl when you're done.

Step 2.• Continue drawing the center swirl and then draw

the vertical line for the rose detail.

Step 3• Sketch out the actual shape of the rose until you

have a tulip shape for center part of the rose which is the bud. Draw a swift contouring line for the petal of the rose on the right side.

Step 4• Continue to draw out the blooming petals for your

Valentine rose until you have the shape of the rose like you see here. Notice how the edging has some dips and points.

Step 5• Draw in the last two parts of the petals which is at

the bottom of the rose bud, and then add some minor detailing.

Step 6• Next, draw the leave bedding that the rose rests

on which almost looks like a flowing dress.

Step 7• Next, and lastly all you have to do is sketch in the

vein detailing on the leaves, and then draw the thick stem. Erase the mistakes that you made along the way and then you are all done.

Step 8• Here is what your drawing looks like when you are

all done. Color in your rose and you are done. I tried to write an inscription on the rose but I don't think it looks too good

The end• All steps and pics from dragonart.com