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How To Draw A Realistic Orchid

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draw an orchid. We will be using pastel pencils and black paper; this extraordinary combination of art supplies provides a broad space for experiments.

Orchids are wonderful, but drawing these flowers may seem challenging. I'll show you an easy way to draw an orchid from scratch.

Our goal is to create a beautiful, expressive and emotional drawing, and have fun exploring the principles of making pastel sketches!

What You Will Need

Pastel pencils of different colors:

  • White
  • Light yellow
  • Light rosy
  • Pink
  • Dark violet
  • Blue
  • Light green
  • Medium green
  • Dark green
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Black

And additional supplies:

  • Black pastel paper (smooth or with a subtle texture)
  • A graphite pencil
  • An eraser
  • A sharpener

The art supplies I will be using The art supplies I will be using The art supplies I will be using

1. How to Draw an Orchid With a Graphite Pencil

Step 1

In this part of the tutorial, I'll show you how to draw an orchid from scratch, using a graphite pencil.

I mark the center of the flower with a small circle and add five divergent lines for the petal shapes. Then I draw a curved line to mark the core of the twig.

Drawing the framework of the twig and the flower Drawing the framework of the twig and the flower Drawing the framework of the twig and the flower

Step 2

In the central part of the flower, I draw two small vertical shapes that look like narrow petals.

Adding the first petals of the flower Adding the first petals of the flower Adding the first petals of the flower

Step 3

I add the lower petal of the orchid; it is also called a lip.

Adding the lower petal of the orchid Adding the lower petal of the orchid Adding the lower petal of the orchid

Step 4

It's time to add details. I refine the central structure of the orchid (known as a column) and add two tendril-like elements to the lip of the flower.

Adding the details to the flower Adding the details to the flower Adding the details to the flower

Step 5

I add two large petals. The lines are slightly irregular; this way of drawing lines helps to emphasize the organic nature of the object.

Drawing the petals Drawing the petals Drawing the petals

Step 6

I mark the sepals, which are three petal-like structures of approximately equal size.

Drawing the sepals Drawing the sepals Drawing the sepals

Step 7

I refine the twig, making it wider and adding the rough shapes of the buds.

Adding the twig and buds Adding the twig and buds Adding the twig and buds

Step 8

I outline the buds. They are facing in slightly different directions; this simple trick makes the floral composition more interesting.

Refining the shapes of the buds Refining the shapes of the buds Refining the shapes of the buds

Step 9

I draw a pattern of small circles on the orchid, and then add thin lines that mark the direction from the central point of the flower to the periphery. The flower looks more realistic now.

Adding the pattern of the orchid Adding the pattern of the orchid Adding the pattern of the orchid

Step 10

I create a value sketch, marking the places in my drawing that I consider the darkest: under the top petals, between the details of the flowers, and at the sides of the buds.

With regard to working on black paper in future steps, this action becomes especially important. When we are drawing on a dark surface, we have to pay the most attention to the lightest and brightest areas of the drawing. That is why we need to know where they are beforehand.

Creating a value drawing Creating a value drawing Creating a value drawing

2.How to Draw With Pastel Pencils

Step 1

It's time to try our tools and observe how the pastel pencils and black paper work together.

I draw small hatches and dots. As you can see, the strokes look uneven and spontaneous; it's a perfect fit for the expressive floral sketch.

An example of short hatches made with a pastel pencil An example of short hatches made with a pastel pencil An example of short hatches made with a pastel pencil

Step 2

I create a basic hatching, varying the line width and the tilt of the pencil.

An example of long hatches made with a pastel pencil An example of long hatches made with a pastel pencil An example of long hatches made with a pastel pencil

Step 3

I incline the pencil and cover the paper with a layer of color. Just relax your hand and make a continuous line with soft rubbing movements.

My paper has a subtle texture, so the result of applying pencil strokes looks fascinating.

An example of a stroke made with a pastel pencil An example of a stroke made with a pastel pencil An example of a stroke made with a pastel pencil

Step 4

I draw the same type of a stroke that we've tried in the previous step and shade it with my finger. The colors of the pencil and the paper sheet are blending with a blurry effect.

You can also use additional supplies, such as special shading stumps or just an ordinary cotton bud. The choice is entirely up to you.

An example of shading and blending the color An example of shading and blending the color An example of shading and blending the color

3. How to Draw an Orchid Twig With Pastel Pencils

Step 1

I outline the main contours of my drawing, trying to keep it visually close to the pencil sketch that I'm using as a reference. I leave very light lines with the grey pastel pencil.

In this step, you can change some elements of your composition if you wish to make your pastel drawing slightly different from the graphite pencil sketch.

Creating contours with a pastel pencil Creating contours with a pastel pencil Creating contours with a pastel pencil

Step 2

I apply soft strokes with the white pastel pencil to the orchid flower and buds. The lines are going from the center of the flower to the edges of its petals.

Drawing with the white pencil Drawing with the white pencil Drawing with the white pencil

Step 3

I shade the white strokes with my finger. Avoid going outside the contours of the shapes because this will cause a messy effect.

Shading the white strokes Shading the white strokes Shading the white strokes

Step 4

I add another layer of long hatches, using thewhitepencil.

Now we have a base for applying bright colors and creating the pattern of the flower.

Applying another layer of the white color Applying another layer of the white color Applying another layer of the white color

Step 5

I add lines with thelight rosy pastel pencil to the flower and buds.

Drawing with the light rosy color Drawing with the light rosy color Drawing with the light rosy color

Step 6

With thepink pastel pencil, I add more bright hatches and dots to reveal the pattern of the flower.

Adding nuances with the pink pencil Adding nuances with the pink pencil Adding nuances with the pink pencil

Step 7

To make the flower and the buds more contrasting, I add more hatches with thewhitecolor.

It's important to work on your drawing gradually and press on the pencils lightly because pastel paper can hold only a limited amount of the color pigment.

Increasing the contrast with the white pencil Increasing the contrast with the white pencil Increasing the contrast with the white pencil

Step 8

I mark the twig with thebrown pastel pencil. To keep the color unity of the artwork, I also add brown strokes to the central part of the flower and the buds.

Drawing the twig with the brown pencil Drawing the twig with the brown pencil Drawing the twig with the brown pencil

Step 9

I add dots and short hatches to the twig with thedark green pencil.

It is also a good idea to leave just a couple of hatches of this color within the buds' shapes.

Adding the dark green color to the drawing Adding the dark green color to the drawing Adding the dark green color to the drawing

Step 10

I intensify the brightness of the orchid, using the pencil of thedark violet color.

The lines are visually blending with the existing pink and light rosy strokes, so the result looks vivid and colorful.

Adding the dark violet drawing Adding the dark violet drawing Adding the dark violet drawing

Step 11

It's time to vary the coloring of the drawing. I add dots and hatches with thelight yellow pencil.

The goal of this step is to set up the light accents and emphasize the pattern of the flower.

Adding dots and hatches with the light yellow color Adding dots and hatches with the light yellow color Adding dots and hatches with the light yellow color

Step 12

I add more bright, illuminated spots, applying thelight green color.

You may notice that the light colors of the pastel pencils look closer to the white color when you are drawing on a dark surface.

Applying the light green strokes Applying the light green strokes Applying the light green strokes

Step 13

To make the drawing feel aerial, I add strokes and outline the contours with thebluepencil.

Such nuances of a cool color work great in shady areas of the drawing.

Drawing with the blue pencil Drawing with the blue pencil Drawing with the blue pencil

Step 14

Using the black pastel pencil, I make the borders between the elements in my drawing more accurate.

I also strengthen the shadows in the area of the flower buds, giving the objects more volume and contrast.

Refining the drawing with the black pencil Refining the drawing with the black pencil Refining the drawing with the black pencil

Step 15

I use thewhite pencil once again to accent the details, especially in the central part of the orchid.

Accenting the details with the white pencil Accenting the details with the white pencil Accenting the details with the white pencil

Step 16

I add bright nuances with the pencil of themedium green color, slightly touching the contours of the flower and the buds.

Such tiny details always help to make the drawing more vivid.

Creating bright details with the green color Creating bright details with the green color Creating bright details with the green color

Step 17

I add more hatches with the light rosy pencil.

Accenting the pattern of the orchid with the light rosy color Accenting the pattern of the orchid with the light rosy color Accenting the pattern of the orchid with the light rosy color

Step 18

I evaluate my drawing and accent the tips of the petals even more, using the white pencil.

Final touches with the white pencil Final touches with the white pencil Final touches with the white pencil

Your Drawing Is Complete

Congratulations—you've created a beautiful artwork! I hope you've enjoyed the process of working with pastel pencils and black paper.

I wish you much success with this wonderful technique and your creative projects!

The final result The final result The final result

How To Draw A Realistic Orchid

Source: https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-an-orchid-with-pastel-pencils--cms-28448

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