Let's start with a basic sketch of our tulip. Remember, every great painting started as a simple sketch. The same goes for your easy tulip drawings. Think of tulip heads as a teardrop with a twist. Start with a simple oval shape for the bulb of the tulip. Then, add a couple of pointed edges—or petals—at the top to give it a distinctive tulip shape.

The tulip’s ribbon-like leaves can be tricky to draw because they come from different sides of the stem and fold over themselves. For help with these challenges, watch the RECORDING of our Twists, Rolls, & Folds Zoom Drawing Workshop. The pistil has a stigma at the top with 3 lobes.

For beginners, a standard HB or 2B pencil is a good choice. These pencils offer a balance between hardness and darkness, perfect for both outlining and shading your tulip drawing. Next on our list is the canvas for your creation—sketch paper. The texture and thickness of your paper can influence the final outcome of your drawing.