A Simple Tip to Draw Daisies that Pop

I’ve been drawing flowers since I was old enough to hold a pencil. But I still learn things from time to time that seem so simple but make a big difference.

I figured out one of those big/little things this week.

White flowers pop off the page more when they aren’t on a white page.

I know, it’s so obvious. But it never occurred to me until this week.

So I tried it out on daisies with a graphite pencil.

Here’s how they looked before I darkened their background.

Be sure to check out the video if you want tips and a demonstration of how I drew these.

Next, I shaded around the flowers.

What a difference.

I added some little shadows to the leaves too. They definitely add to the effect!

I want to try this technique on dogwood flowers next. And white roses, spring beauties, lily of the valley… oh, the options.

Do you have any little drawing tips that make a big difference? I’d love to hear them!

Blessings,