Hey Valerie

I love it when people support each others’ journeys into drawing and painting, it feels lovely. Good luck with the sweet pea. x

Laureen , thank you so much for providing your information. I have sweet peas in my garden but for some reason I have such difficulty drawing them . The site you suggested has very good drawings that I will start with . I agree once you start practicing it becomes easier . This caught me at a low point where I am not having luck with drawings and remembering all steps without some direction . I thankyou so much

Hi Melanie, yes; it’s always interesting to try new ideas and techniques. I learn so much from other illustrators. Hope it’s an approach that works for you and that you enjoy.

Hi Anya, my method is to copy images (mostly line drawings) onto a word document. Then I also look for any compositions that I like. I trace the drawing onto paper, then tape it to the window to trace to my watercolor paper. With other flowers, as I’ve done this a few times I come toknow how to draw different flowers. Here is one link
https://www.google.com/search?q=simple%20sweet%20pea%20drawing&tbm=isch&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CB8QtI8BKABqFwoTCJDszKHYm_YCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAH&biw=1263&bih=881#imgrc=vBF1mFXtk0wOKM

Hi Kathy, that’s good to hear. And I tell you, with a good brush and a bit of time youll find its really quite easy to get a similar effect. Enjoy it!

Hi Anya.

That’s the thing isnt it, all these blogs (and I include mine in this) blithely wittering on about painting, with the assumption that the drawing is already done, and posed no challenge! I totally get your comment.

I’ve not done a sxs on drawing a sweet pea, but I wonder if the techniques described in s couple of my other blogs might be of use?

https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2018/03/step-by-step-pencil-illustration-of-a-bean-leaf/

https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2013/09/natural-history-illustration-pencil/

https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2018/10/drawing-for-beginners-learning-plants/

In general, its about looking carefully then plotting basic shapes. After that you can add detail to the shapes before worrying about lights and darks. SOunds so simple, right?

I like your comment. Ill try to get my act together and do a good sxs on how to draw (not paint) a flower at some point. I might just wait til the sweet peas come out again….

Thanks for your comment.