Latest Video for People Who Say They Can't Draw! Fairy (Magic) Mushrooms!

I hear this from a lot people - that they can't draw a stick figure! Well, here is a cute and fun drawing lesson that involves 0% drawing! (Only tracing around objects!) #drawinghack

This video lesson is not only fun, but it will also teach you about drawing! And who doesn't love fairy (magic) mushrooms!

Just follow this link!
 https://youtu.be/kSnXZ-3_IG4

First Video!!

Hi guys! Well, today I have hit a milestone - my first video post! Check it out on YouTube at:
https://youtu.be/Q_tW0_loE_A

 This will be the first of many so watch this space and please tell me what you think of my first ever video!

Tips for Drawing Great Flowers

       1.   Think About Composition

I’m a big fan of drawing flowers as you find them when there’s something that just strikes you. However, before you invest too much time in the drawing or painting, look at your flowers from a few different angles to make sure you have the best one. 

With arranged flowers, thinks about which flowers you want to stand out. These will be your focal points. Try and balance these out so they are not all in the same place (more of this soon in Composition).

       2. Draw the Big Shapes, Not the Small Details

Always try and reduce the complexity of your subject matter – it makes it much easier to draw and is less overwhelming.

  3. Let Negative Space Define the Details

Once you have the big shapes, use negative space (the shape around the object) to cut out the details. This will help ensure you draw what you really see and again, reduces complexity.

You will build up the positive spaces naturally as you go. For more information on Negative Space and Positive Space, keep an eye out for a Negative Space lesson coming up on Blueberry Beetle.

4. Always Extend from the Base

You want your flowers to feel elongated and delicately extended, not clumpy or squashed. Make sure you leave plenty of room for stems.

 Much of this will come from your original composition.

Once you have your outline right, then you can more on to more details or to painting.

       5. Keep Your Colours Fresh

 Avoid  using black to darken your flowers - this just makes everything seem grey! Try using supplementary and complementary colours, or similar secondary and tertiary mixes instead to keep eye-popping colours (more of this in our colour workshops!).

Sometimes adding fresh colour towards the end of the work is enough to freshen everything up.

If you found this helpful, please favourite this page – there are more step-by-step tutorials on drawing flowers coming soon at Blueberry Beetle.