How to Draw Wisteria
Drawing wisteria is more than just a few pencil lines. It’s an exploration of the detailed beauty of the flower, its grace and delicacy, and the soft curves of its petals and foliage. With just a few simple steps, you can create a beautiful masterpiece of the most delicate of flowers.
Materials You’ll Need
Painting wisteria requires the right tools. Gather some pencils (ranging from HB to 8B at least), eraser, colored pencils, fountain pens, drawing paper, paintbrush and gouache, or watercolor and watercolor paper. Then get creative!
Create an Outline
Start by sketching the overall shape of the wisteria. You can draw its blooms, leaves, tendrils and branches from any angle you like. Use a light-handed touch to keep the lines minimal and simple. With a few strokes, you can capture the essence of the flower—its cheerful openness, the dainty curves of its petals, the softness of its foliage—allowing you to move into the details faster.
Add Color
After your outline is complete, you can start adding color. Wisteria looks particularly pretty in blues, purples, and pinks, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different hues of the same color to bring out the delicacy of the flower. Use the colored pencils to shade the petals and recesses. If you’re more comfortable with watercolors, use a delicate hand to bring out the sparkle of the petals.
Detailing & Finishing Touches
Once you’re done adding the primary colors to the wisteria, move on to its detailing and adding finer touches. You can create a three-dimensional effect with highlights and shadows by blending the colors. With pencils, accentuate the ridges and curves along the petals. Choose a soft-body, hard-tip fountain pen to make a wispy, continuous line along any outlines you want.
Next, move on to the foliage. Use warm and cool tones near each other to produce a subtle contrast. Draw random swirls and shapes made of broad strokes with the pencil for a natural effect. For a dreamy touch, add dewdrops on the petals to create a feeling of daintiness.
Taking your time to draw the wisteria correctly will bring out its full beauty. With a little practice and patience, you’ll be able to draw wisteria from the depths of your creative soul! Allow yourself to explore the curves, blooms and leaves, and create a stunning masterpiece for everyone to marvel at.
