Colored Pencil Botanical Drawing | 50 Step-by-Step Flower, Leaf & Tree Lessons
Teach students to draw and shade 50 botanical subjects in colored pencil — from simple shapes to layered color, depth and crisp final details.
What's inside
50 step-by-step botanical lessons: 25 flowers, 8 leaves, 9 plants and 8 trees 14 colored pencil foundation pages: paper tooth, pencil marks, layering and burnishing, hatching, blending, primary to tertiary colors, highlights, edges, corrections, plus three illustrated technique pages Four stages in every lesson: basic shapes, first colors, layer and mix, define and finish Color mixing swatches on every lesson page Classroom pages: tools and goals, why botanical studies matter, classroom ideas and sketch practice
Lessons included
Colored Pencil Foundations
1. Paper Tooth and Light Pressure
2. Pencil Marks and Stroke Direction
3. Layering and Burnishing
4. Hatching and Cross-Hatching
5. Blending with Pencil Layers
6. Primary and Secondary Colors
7. Tertiary Colors and Color Swatches
8. Highlights and Darker Values
9. Outlining and Selective Edges
10. Lifting Color and Corrections
11. Keeping and Protecting Drawings
12. Colored Pencil Techniques for Beginners
13. Color Mixing and Layering in Colored Pencil
14. Building Depth with Colored Pencil
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. Hydrangea
15. Lavender & Salvia
16. Foxglove
17. Daisy & Chamomile
18. Pansy & Viola
19. Carnation & Chrysanthemum
20. Coneflower & Black-eyed Susan
21. Camellia
22. Fuchsia
23. Clematis
24. Sweet Pea
25. Passionflower
26. Monstera
27. Fern
28. Eucalyptus
29. Ivy
30. Beech & Elm Leaves
31. Hosta & Caladium
32. Ginkgo & Poplar Leaves
33. Rubber Plant Leaf
34. Aloe Vera
35. Prickly Pear Cactus
36. Succulent Rosette
37. Coleus
38. Calathea
39. Pilea
40. Strawberry
41. Grape Vine
42. Tomato
43. Apple Tree
44. Pear Tree
45. Cherry Tree
46. Jacaranda
47. Palm Tree
48. Redwood
49. Dogwood
50. Japanese Maple
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
86 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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