St. John’s Wort Drawing
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a drawing of the plant known as St. John’s Wort. This lesson combines plant biology with art, helping you understand both the structure of the plant and how to represent it on paper. You can expect to spend about 20 minutes practicing your drawing skills, and remember, it’s okay if your first try isn’t perfect.
The great thing about this lesson is that you can return to it anytime you want to improve. Each time you practice, you’ll get better at capturing the details of the plant. So grab your pencil and paper, and let’s get started on this botanical drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Just follow along with the six drawing steps, and soon you’ll have your very own drawing of the beautiful St. John’s Wort! As you work through each step, pay close attention to how the lines & shapes fit together and their sizes in relation to one another. This will help your drawing look more balanced and natural. Remember, it’s all about having fun while you learn! Are you ready to start? Let’s get those pencils moving!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Stem
First, draw a thin and tall stem of the St. John’s Wort plant.
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Add the Offshoot Stems
Next, draw shorter offshoot stems attached to the main stem.
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Form the Flowers
Draw the flowers at the ends of the stems.
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Add the Leaves
Add leaves growing along the stems.
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Draw the Stamens
Draw the stamens at the center of each flower.
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Color the St. John’s Wort Drawing
First, use light green for the stems. Now, use a darker shade of green for the leaves. Then, use bright yellow for the flower petals.
St. John’s Wort Drawing PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource for drawing St. John’s Wort. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with just the outlines and a fun exercise to spark your imagination!