Floral Sketch Ideas to Enhance Your Calligraphy Artwork
Alright, buckle up, because today I'm gonna show you an easy peasy method to level up your calligraphy game with some fabulous floral doodles! Can't stand boring letters anymore? Well, you're in luck, 'cause I'm gonna teach you how to transform them into a full-blown composition with some magical flowers.
Are you a visual learner? Check out my complete video tutorial below. Want to dive right in? Let's boogie!
Supplies:
You'll need a few essential tools for this task:
- A snazzy Rhodia Blank Paper
- Tombow Mono Drawing Pen Size .03
- Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen
Rose Doodle:
The rose is my go-to flower, especially for weddings. And guess what? Creating one is easier than chewing a piece of gum! It's all about making squiggly circles. Start in the middle and draw an uneven bean shape, then add more of that same wonky circle around the center. Get as uneven as you can—uniformity isn't our friend here! Carry on adding circles until you've created a lovely circle-like shape.
Leaves:
Leave no leaf unturned! Begin by drawing an S-curve on both sides of your bud, then join them together at the top. Draw a line down the center, veering slightly off-center to create a rounded leaf shape. Then, add more diagonal lines connecting the center line to the S curves, working your way down to the bottom of the leaf.
Vines:
Vines are a breeze! Start with one long swoosh of a line—just don't make it too curvy, or it'll end up looking busy. Add a small leaf to the end of the line and then continue adding leaves along the line, making sure they're coming out in the same place on either side of the line. Give 'em some space at the bottom and don't forget to add those diagonal lines down the middle of the leaves to add some dimension.
Buds:
Buds are smaller versions of our fancy rose doodle. Start again by making that oh-so-popular bean shape, but add just a few more squiggly circles to create a smaller flower.
Fluffy Things:
These are my favorite doodle babies! I call 'em “fluffy things” because, well, they're fluffy like tiny puffs of cotton candy. They're similar to bud stems, but instead of drawing rose buds at the end, you create a bunch of tiny dots in a circle.
Composition:
Now the fun part! It's time to put together all our sweet little floral compadres to create a larger floral piece. Mix and match flowers, leaves, and vines to come up with various floral doodle arrangements—have fun, and see how many wonderfully quirky patterns you can create!
Grab My Floral Doodles Worksheet to Practice!
Need some practice? My Floral Doodles Worksheet has got your back! Find it in my Patreon—and don't forget, as a member, you'll get access to the whole resource library, packed with worksheets, traceables, templates, and more!
So there you have it! With just a few simple doodles, you can jazz up your calligraphy and unleash your creative genius. Happy doodling, my friends! 😊
Resources: Upgrade your art game beyond calligraphy by exploring the home-and-garden section for stylish canvas or journals to showcase your floral doodles. Unleash your creativity in the world of fashion-and-beauty by sporting a unique floral designs on clothing, accessories, or even beauty products.
Lifestyle: Transform your living space into a personal art studio by utilizing resources like ergonomic chairs, natural lighting resources, and a well-stocked supplies like paints, brushes, and sketchbooks to fully embrace your newfound floral doodling technique.
Art: Continue honing your craft by experimenting with various floral doodle styles, incorporating different colors and patterns, and sharing your art on social media platforms to gain inspiration from other talented artists and enthusiasts alike.
