Your Free Tutorial: How To Draw A Chinoiserie Peony
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Did you miss out this time? Don't worry - enrolment will re-open in spring 2025, and we'd love to welcome you then. Until that time, stay inspired and keep creating!
In this free tutorial we'll learn how to draw a classic chinoiserie-style peony, step by step.
Tasks:
- Start by mapping out your peony with light pencil marks, using "egg" shapes to form the structure.
- Gradually define each "egg" with precise petals.
- Practice this process until you feel confident with the shape.
- Beginners can download my template below to trace and get a feel for the shapes. Once you’re comfortable, try drawing freehand.
Materials used:
- HB mechanical pencil
- Putty rubber
- Standard letter paper
Feel free to share your drawings with the me on Instagram @dianehilldesign.
Diane x