Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this week's tutorial, I’ll take you through my complete process for a pen and ink sunflower drawing. 🌻
We’ll begin with a preliminary pencil sketch, focusing on shapes, proportions, and placement to build a strong foundation for the drawing. From there, I’ll show you how I gradually layer pen and ink to develop texture, depth, contrast, and detail, while keeping the drawing feeling natural and dimensional.
Rather than simply copying what you see, I’ll explain the decisions I’m making throughout the process so you can better understand why I approach each stage the way I do.
I hope you enjoy drawing this sunflower with me!
â–ş Apply for one-on-one online sketching and watercolor sessions here: erikalancaster.com/one-on-one-classes-application.html
â–ş Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
â–ş Recommended Resources:
Block-In Basics: How to Start Your Drawings the Right Way youtu.be/DPaLL_M_X7U
Pen and Ink Tree Sketchbook Study youtu.be/ng1V21mulis
Pen + Ink Still Life Drawing Tutorial youtu.be/LYdH1exqFqA
Pen + Ink Drawing for Beginners: Must-Know Tips + Shading Techniques youtu.be/gA0RCVNw1EE
Line + Wash Flowers Pt.1 Circle, Trumpet + Bowl Shapes youtu.be/fu0ZBXlPoIE
Line + Wash Flowers Pt.2 Bell, Combination + Variation Shapes youtu.be/_Pdj1ER_pP8
How to Paint White Flowers - Beginner-Friendly Watercolor Tutorial youtu.be/U6EoCy3CYBg
â–ş Supplies:
-Strathmore Drawing Sketchbook 9x12 Side Bound amzn.to/4wqIJSH
-Derwent Graphic Pencils (HB) amzn.to/4iaUWYc
-General’s Soft Graphite Eraser amzn.to/4maaNER
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
-Micron Pen (03) amzn.to/3U2yre8
â–ş Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
amzn.to/4caJ99g
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Desk Light with Arm Mount amzn.to/4kft2cK
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
â–ş Music:
Moving On - Wayne Jones
*Courtesy of YouTube's Free Audio Library
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#penandinkdrawing #drawingflowers
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Pencil Sketch
05:58 Pen and Ink
In this week's tutorial, I’ll take you through my complete process for a pen and ink sunflower drawing. 🌻
We’ll begin with a preliminary pencil sketch, focusing on shapes, proportions, and placement to build a strong foundation for the drawing. From there, I’ll show you how I gradually layer pen and ink to develop texture, depth, contrast, and detail, while keeping the drawing feeling natural and dimensional.
Rather than simply copying what you see, I’ll explain the decisions I’m making throughout the process so you can better understand why I approach each stage the way I do.
I hope you enjoy drawing this sunflower with me!
â–ş Apply for one-on-one online sketching and watercolor sessions here: erikalancaster.com/one-on-one-classes-application.html
â–ş Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
â–ş Recommended Resources:
Block-In Basics: How to Start Your Drawings the Right Way youtu.be/DPaLL_M_X7U
Pen and Ink Tree Sketchbook Study youtu.be/ng1V21mulis
Pen + Ink Still Life Drawing Tutorial youtu.be/LYdH1exqFqA
Pen + Ink Drawing for Beginners: Must-Know Tips + Shading Techniques youtu.be/gA0RCVNw1EE
Line + Wash Flowers Pt.1 Circle, Trumpet + Bowl Shapes youtu.be/fu0ZBXlPoIE
Line + Wash Flowers Pt.2 Bell, Combination + Variation Shapes youtu.be/_Pdj1ER_pP8
How to Paint White Flowers - Beginner-Friendly Watercolor Tutorial youtu.be/U6EoCy3CYBg
â–ş Supplies:
-Strathmore Drawing Sketchbook 9x12 Side Bound amzn.to/4wqIJSH
-Derwent Graphic Pencils (HB) amzn.to/4iaUWYc
-General’s Soft Graphite Eraser amzn.to/4maaNER
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
-Micron Pen (03) amzn.to/3U2yre8
â–ş Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
amzn.to/4caJ99g
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Desk Light with Arm Mount amzn.to/4kft2cK
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
â–ş Music:
Moving On - Wayne Jones
*Courtesy of YouTube's Free Audio Library
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#penandinkdrawing #drawingflowers
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Pencil Sketch
05:58 Pen and Ink
