Easy Allium Drawing
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw allium plant. This drawing session will take only twenty minutes, giving you some time to practice and improve your skills. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and coloring materials to get started. I’ll be drawing the most exciting part of the allium plant and that’s when it creates a beautiful sphere of tiny flowers!
As you follow along, focus on each part of the drawing. Remember to take your time and pay attention to the details. With patience and practice, you’ll see your drawing come together nicely.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
To begin, let’s focus on creating the basic shapes for your flowering allium drawing. Starting with simple outlines is a great way to build your drawing step by step. Once you have those outlines in place, you can think about adding some shading to give your drawing depth and dimension. As you observe the shapes I’m using, pay close attention to how they relate to each other in size and position. This will help your drawing look more balanced and natural. Now, let’s get to work on that allium!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Stem
First, draw an upright stem extending from the bottom of the drawing.
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Add the Leaves
Next, draw long, narrow leaves growing from the base of the stem.
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Form the Centers of the Florets
At the top of the stem, draw many tiny circles to form the centers of the florets. Make sure to arrange them in a ball-like shape.
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Draw the Petals
Draw small petals surrounding each floret center.
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Add the Pedicels
Add thin offshoot stems, called pedicels, connecting the allium florets to the main stem.
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Color the Allium Drawing
First, use a light green color for the main stem and pedicels. Next, color the leaves with a darker shade of green. Then, fill the floret centers with yellow and the petals with shades of purple.
Easy Allium Drawing PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for your allium drawing. The last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to color in! Feel free to preview or download it.