Choose a flower type and a reference image
Sketch a light outline of the stem and center bud
Draw the flower center (small circle or spiral)
Add outer petals around the center with simple curved shapes
Vary petal sizes and spacing for a natural look
Connect petals to the center with faint guidelines
Refine petal edges with slight curves, notches, or tapering tips
Add leaf shapes: simple ovals or teardrops along the stem
Sketch leaf veins with a central line and branching lines
Block in basic shadows under petals and along the stem
Add mid-tones to petals using gentle shading
Add highlights on the parts facing the light source
Shade leaves with darker areas near stems and lighter edges
Add texture details (veins, petal folds, small dots or ridges)
Erase unnecessary guidelines and clean up outlines
Optional: add background elements (stems, grass, or soft shapes)
Optional: use colored pencils/markers for final color layers