Exercise 40 Results: Flowers Step by Step Chart

The Full Flower Power Exercise Tips and Results HERE.  

This one is a challenge, not only are there 6 flowers to draw and detail but I didn’t give out any reference images this time around either. So big congrats to those that gave the attempt and continue testing building values without the need for highlights.

Below is my step by step chart and explanation tips for those that are looking to try out this exercise for themselves. I also used some of the Concept Cookie basic brushes to produce the results as well as a couple of the Citizen texture brushes (Rust Texture and Freckles Brushes lol). It’s instances like this when you can use a brush meant for to produce a “rust” effect and it works really well in creating the imperfectness of the petal texture.

1. Outline – Begin with the overall look and shape to each flower, and remember that petals are NOT perfect on the edges and remember to overlap when necessary.
2. Solid Base – Choose a solid base color from a reference and work more neutral or even closer to a darker value to build upon.
3. Softer Color Transitions – Apply the secondary color softly and quickly but with purpose! And don’t worry about going outside the edges, focus on the color.
4. “Edging” – Before removing the outline, push the colors right up against the lineart of each petal. This will create an illusion of depth from the edge contrast.
5. Remove Outlines and Refine – When you hide the lineart layer, you should see the forms created though the contrast. Then from there you can start to refine and clean up the overall “look” of the flower.
6. Add Interest and Final Toches – Depending on how you want your final look, you could add some touches of overlay, add some texture brush, or maybe soften the edges. It’s up to you to add whatever final detail you would like to push the detailing of each flower!