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In this lesson I will be teaching you
how to create a lovely red rose using some different techniques. We will focus
on using colors to add depth and layers into your work to give your artwork
that look that has them coming off the page. Another focus we will work on is
overlaying colors, and texture shading. I use RoseArt pencils and the colors
listed below are what I used for this lesson.
Tip: If you do not have the colors listed below it is okay. You can use 3
shades of red from light to dark, 1 pink, one green, a sienna/yellow color, a
brown, and a Black for shadows.
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Black
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Brown
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Sienna
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True
Green
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Ruby
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Cherry
Red
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Red
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Blush
Pink
Drawing the Rose: We are going to start by lightly sketching out
our rose. I like to start at the middle of the flower using spiral curves. As I
build the middle I like to braid each side left to right. When I get closer to
the edge each petal grows a bit larger. Keep the basic shape of the rose, and
use references as needed. Have fun with the stem and add the leaves. I like to
have the leaves jagged with curved tips. It gives them character and makes the
drawing fun. Remember not to focus on a lot of detail for the sketch and draw
lightly. We are going to use this lesson to add details by coloring with the
pencils.
Step 1: To start bringing this lovely flower
to life we are going to use the Brown first. Lightly shade each area
of the rose on the outer edges of each layer. Once you get to the outer layers
you are going to shift the direction of your shading to follow the curves of
the petals. When you get to the outer larger petals you are going to give them
their shaped edges, and details. Start from the edges and draw dark lines where
the petals buckle a bit, then starting from one side of the petal and shade
from side to side with the curve of the flower towards the center.
Step 2: Next we will define the rose by
adding the lightest color. Using the Blush Pink (Pink) We are going to add a layer of pink to the inner area of
each petal. You can shade with the curve of the lines from dark to light. We really
want the pink to show through because this will help define the shape of the
rose and keep the details from getting lost in the layers of red on top of red.
Tip: Keep the pink out because we will
use it towards the end to define the highlights & tones.
Step 3: This is the step where you are going
to get into the picture. We are ready to add our first touch of red, or in this
case Ruby (Darker Red). Start coloring over the
brown towards the middle of the flower using medium pressure. If you look at
the picture you will also notice that you will want to fill in the corners of
the petals and shade from dark to light towards the middle of each petal. By
this time you will start to see the flower bloom outward.
Step 4: In this step we are going to fill in
the rose with a nice even texture. This is one of two layers on the rose petals
that will fill in the vibrant colors. Using the Cherry Red (Medium Red) you are going to use nice
even back and forth strokes along the petals. Try to make the lines have some
spacing and sketchy this will be filled in with the last shade of red. By
keeping them sketchy and the same direction with the flower, you will give the
flower a nice texture with little effort. It’s a fun trick, and another reason
I love colored pencils.
Step 5: This is one of the shorter steps. We
are going to fill in the white area in between the petals with a flat color. Grab
the Brown,
& Ruby colors and fill in this area. Use as much pressure as you
feel comfortable with, but fill it in clean and even using both colors. And
with that we move on. I told you it would be pretty quick.
Step 6: We are now going to define the
shadows with this step and give our rose a nice clean look. Using the Red
Pencil go over the entire flower. Remember to color in the same directions as
the other steps. This will fill in any gaps and make the petals solid. Now you
will use the Blush Pink and define the highlights around the center of the
petals. Now use the Black pencil and begin to really define our Rose. Color nice
clean lines along the curves of the inner rose petals as shown in the image
above. Start from the center of the rose shade from dark to light on each area.
As you move down the flower start shading from petal to petal starting at the
sides and shade towards the center. As each petal over laps that is where you
will add the shadows from one petal to the other. This will give you a nice
layered 3d look. And with that we will begin on the stem and leaves.
Step 7: Using the Brown you will define the
lines in the stem. Start with the border, and move inward making wood like
lines up and down the stem following the curves. With the leaves you will
sketch lines from the center of the leaves to the middle. Make them very
sketchy and sparse. We will color over these as we did with the rose petals.
Step 8: In this step we are going to repeat
but add to the Brown color to create
more of a realistic stem. Using the Sienna (Yellow/Tan) add some more lines up and down the stem, and fill in
some areas. With the leaves you will lightly shade from the center to the edges
in a back and forth sketchy motion. Don’t fill in the entire leaf with this
color you want to leave gaps. Remember you want the color to show through, but
not become the dominant color of the stem. What this will do is add layers and
make the flower come off the page.
Step 9: Now to make the Flower look young
and alive let’s make the stem green. Using the True Green (Green) color the stem from top to
bottom with small even strokes. You want to fill in the gaps and color over the
other two colors. You will notice how the colors blend together at this point
and see your green become a nice blend of earthy colors.
Step 10: Here we are at the final step of our
lovely red rose. Using the Black add your final shadows on the
stem. Start at the top where the flower petals overlap the stem and leaves. As
you go down shade on the left side, and the top of the leaves moving from dark
to light. Finally at the bottom add black and move upwards showing the cut stem’s
edges. Remember to use your best judgment on the shadows and highlights of your
rose. What I like to do is have a light next to me and see how the shadows fall
on the page. You can even go one step further and cast a shadow onto the paper
from the rose. Make it your own, and have fun.
Tip: Remember the direction of your
shading, combined with pressure will give you your textures. This is what you
will learn as you go as you begin to develop.
This would
conclude our lesson. I want to thank you for visiting and allowing me to help
you grow as an artist. Remember if you have any questions feel free to email me
at DerrickBruno@HalfEvil333.com,
and I will answer them the best I can. I would like to see your own roses too.
Feel free to
share them on your favorite Social Media Sites Using the Hash tag
#HalfEvil333 I would love to see your progress and work.
