Chalk Pastel Botanical Drawing | 50 Step-by-Step Flower, Leaf & Tree Lessons
Teach students to draw and shade 50 botanical subjects in chalk pastel — from simple shapes to softly layered color and expressive final edges.
What's inside
50 step-by-step botanical lessons: 25 flowers, 8 leaves, 9 plants and 8 trees 11 chalk pastel foundation pages: paper tooth, side and edge strokes, layering and scumbling, hatching, blending, color mixing, highlights, edges, corrections and protecting drawings Four stages in every lesson: basic shapes, first color, layer and blend, final edges Color mixing swatches on every lesson page Classroom pages: tools and goals, why botanical studies matter, classroom ideas and sketch practice Closing pages: personal botanical composition, reflection and self-assessment (100-point rubric), glossary, color-mixing reference, artwork care
Lessons included
Chalk Pastel Foundations
1. Paper Tooth and Light Pressure
2. Side Strokes and Edge Strokes
3. Layering and Scumbling
4. Hatching and Cross-Hatching
5. Blending and Broken Color
6. Primary and Secondary Colors
7. Tertiary Colors and Color Swatches
8. Highlights and Darker Values
9. Outlining and Selective Edges
10. Lifting Pigment and Corrections
11. Keeping and Protecting Drawings
Botanical Lessons
1. Rose
2. Tulip
3. Sunflower
4. Iris
5. Lily
6. Orchid
7. Poppy
8. Peony
9. Lotus
10. Hibiscus
11. Daffodil
12. Magnolia
13. Cherry Blossom
14. Daisy
15. Hydrangea
16. Lavender
17. Foxglove
18. Dahlia
19. Chrysanthemum
20. Marigold
21. Carnation
22. Anemone
23. Bird of Paradise
24. Coneflower
25. Morning Glory
26. Monstera Leaf
27. Maple Leaf
28. Oak Leaf
29. Ginkgo Leaf
30. Eucalyptus Leaves
31. Ivy Leaves
32. Hosta Leaf
33. Fern Frond
34. Echeveria Succulent
35. Aloe Vera
36. Prickly Pear Cactus
37. Agave
38. Snake Plant
39. Pothos Vine
40. Rosemary
41. Basil
42. Banana Plant
43. Oak Tree
44. Maple Tree
45. Birch Tree
46. Weeping Willow
47. Pine Tree
48. Cypress Tree
49. Olive Tree
50. Lemon Tree
How every lesson works
1. Basic shapes — lightly map the subject with simple shapes and construction lines.
2. First colors — apply light, even layers of base color and keep highlights open.
3. Layer and mix — build depth by layering and mixing colors directly on the paper.
4. Define and finish — sharpen selected edges, deepen darks and add final details.
Perfect for
Middle and high school art classes (grades 6–12) Homeschool art and independent study Sub plans and early-finisher activities Art clubs, after-school programs and adult beginners
Details
83 pages, PDF US Letter, 8.5 x 11 in, portrait Print in color for best results Numbered table of contents and bookmarks for easy navigation
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Terms of use
© 2026 Pari Chehrehsa. One license is for one teacher and their own students. Please purchase additional licenses for colleagues.
Suggested for:
Grades: 6th–12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool Subject: Art, Visual Arts Resource type: Lessons, Printables, Activities, Handouts Format: PDF
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