How to Draw Chives
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a drawing of chives. The lesson will take about twenty minutes to complete, giving you enough time to explore your drawing skills a bit. You will focus on outlining the shapes and forms that make a chive plant unique.
As you draw, think about how to express the features of chives in your own way. Will your chives be drawn taller? Will you add more leaves? You can choose colors that you like, allowing for personal expression in your artwork. This lesson is all about developing your drawing abilities and discovering new techniques along the way.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you ready to begin? Start by noticing how I create the basic shapes of the chives first. This step is all about getting the outlines right, which sets a strong foundation for your drawing. Once those outlines are in place, you can think about adding some shading to give your artwork depth and interest. As you draw, pay close attention to the different types of lines and their angles; they play a big role in making your chives look just right. Now that we’ve talked about it, it’s time for you to scroll down and start your own chives drawing!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline the Leaf
First, draw a thin, long, tapering leaf pointing diagonally with a bulbous base.
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Add Another Leaf
Next, draw a longer leaf beside the first one.
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Draw More Leaves
Continue drawing more thin, long leaves to make the chives look fuller.
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Form the Stalk
Form the upright outline of the flower stalk.
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Draw the Flower
Draw a pointy circular shape of the flower.
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Color the Chives Drawing
First, use dark pink shades for the flower. Next, use dark green to color in the stalk. Then, color the leaves with a lighter shade of green and fill in the base with off-white.
How to Draw Chives PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw chives. Plus, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to color in! You can either preview it or download it for easy access.