Illustration Studio: Inking Florals

Techniques

Here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

Reference Images

Unless you know a flower inside and out, you may find yourself wanting to look at a reference image while you draw. My favorite method is to take photos of the flowers and leaves I see while I am out and about. This way, I can take the photo at the exact angle I want so that I can draw the flower at home, just as I saw it in nature. If possible, I take several photos of the reference plant—the whole plant, a smaller section of it, and a close-up of the flower itself.

If you aren’t able to take your own reference photos, there are free photo-sharing sites ...