How to Draw Shrubs
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw shrubs. This lesson will take about 30 minutes to complete. You will need a pencil, some blank paper, and coloring materials to get started.
You will focus on important parts of the shrubs, like the stems, leaves, and flowers such as bougainvillea and roses. By following the instructions carefully, you can create a nice drawing that shows the structure of these plants.
Take your time as you work through each part of the lesson. Remember, it’s all about learning how to capture the details in your drawing. Enjoy the process and see how your skills improve!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create your very own shrubs on paper! As you work through this lesson, pay close attention to the lines and angles you see. These details are what help make your drawing look just right. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can fill your page with beautiful shrubs. So grab your pencil and let’s get started on this fun drawing experience!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Rims of the Pots
Start by drawing two horizontal outlines to create the rims of plant pots.
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Draw the Plant Pots
Next, form the tall shape of the pots below the rims.
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Add the Stems
Draw the slender stems of the shrubs extending upward from each pot.
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Form the Leaves
Create pointy outlines of the bushy leaves.
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Add Bougainvillea Flowers
Draw bougainvillea flowers on the left shrub.
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Form the Inner Petals of Roses
On the right shrub, let’s draw roses by first creating oval spirals.
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Add the Outer Petals
Outline the curved outer petals of the roses.
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Draw the Base Petals
Draw the base petals sticking out at the bottom of the roses.
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Color the Shrubs Drawing
First, use brown for the stems. Next, use light yellow and orange for the plant pots. Now, color the leafy shrubs with shades of green. Then, color the bougainvillea flowers pink and the roses red.
How to Draw Shrubs PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF available below! You can either download it or preview it. This resource will help you with your learning and make it easy to share what you’ve learned.