Painting flower Magnolia

Step 1 - Sketching the outline of the flower Magnolia

I enjoy exploring my neighborhood for inspiration to draw and paint. In particular, during springtime, I like going to the nearby botanical gardens and capturing the beauty of the flowers.

Nature is incredibly inspiring. It always encourages me to pick up a sketch pad and start creating. I absolutely adore this artistic journey.

I enjoy sunny and lovely days, where I can sketch outside. When I'm not outdoors, I work inside according to my schedule.

When I paint inside, I choose a good picture as my guide for sketching and painting.

I start drawing a Magnolia by outlining it with a pencil, and then I use a fine tip pen to ink it.

I love inking and I'm thrilled to see how it turns out!

Step 2 - Adding the fine details

At this stage, I have a simple sketch of the flower. Now, I'm adding more precise details, using the picture as a guide. Every stroke I make with ink plays a part in making the final result better.

I will take the time needed to finish this step without hurrying.

After I'm happy with the specifics, I proceed to the next stage of incorporating colors.

Step 3 - Coloring

I absolutely love coloring—it's my favorite part of the whole process.

My reference picture helps me choose the correct colors for my artwork.

I prefer trying out the colors I picked on a small sheet of paper first, before using them in my real project.

Step 4 - The transformation

I use a water pen to rinse the colors and see the illustration transform.

If I am not satisfied with the outcome, I'll add another layer of paint once the first one is dry, ensuring that the colors blend seamlessly and create a more harmonious composition.

Step 5 - Finishing up

I use a contrasting color in the background to make the main subject stand out in the illustration.

Thanks for your time! I hope you enjoyed my process of creating Magnolia on paper.