A Shade of Art

I don’t expect anyone to be a Casanova and go deep into their pockets to impress their girlfriend in the current economy. A box of flowers at your local grocery store can cost $29.99. A single rose can cost you $8.99.

And I thought love was free.

Well, if you cannot buy your significant other a bouquet, it’s okay.

This blog will teach you how to draw a flower and present it as a gift.

Hey, it’s the thought that counts!

Step 1: Draw a circle in the middle of the page.

Step 2: Draw a curve to add a petal.

Step 3: Draw a second petal.

Make sure each petal stands out in its own kind of way.

Step 4: Draw a third petal

Step 5: Draw a fourth petal

This should complete the flower.

Step 6: Draw a line to represent the stem.

Step 7: Draw another line parallel to the first line.

Step 8: Add shade and contrast to the flower.

Step 9: Result

This idea works well for:

·         Valentine’s Day

·         His/her birthday

·         Sweetheart Day

·         Memorial Day

·         Celebrating a 3- or 6-month relationship status

·         Celebrating 1 year of marriage status

Will this gesture save your relationship?

Probably not, but it shows you care.

The best effort of love comes from putting in the work when you don’t have money for the real thing or have someone to do it for you.

Now, start drawing!