How To Draw Flowers In A Pot

So, You Wanna Draw a Potted Plant, Huh?

Let's get real. Drawing perfect flowers is, well, hard. I'm just gonna say it. Like, really hard.

But drawing a flower in a pot? Suddenly, it's manageable! Hear me out.

Step 1: The Pot (aka My Favorite Part)

First, you gotta pot. This is where I think I have an unpopular opinion. Ditch the fancy curves!

Draw a simple trapezoid. Boom. Done. You're welcome.

Seriously, who needs ornate Grecian urns? A trapezoid gets the job done.

Step 2: Dirt & Stem Shenanigans

Okay, now for the dirt. Just scribble a darkish blob at the top of the pot.

It doesn't need to be realistic! We're going for "charming," not "botanically accurate."

Next, stems! Think slightly bendy lines coming out of the dirt. Don't overthink it.

Step 3: Flower Power (Simplified Version)

Now comes the potentially stressful part: the flowers. My secret? Embrace the circle.

Draw a circle. Then, add slightly pointy petals around the edge. Ta-da! Flower-ish!

Alternatively, blobby petals work too. Nobody's gonna judge (much).

Step 4: Leaf it Alone (Or Don't!)

Leaves! They can be tricky. Here's my lazy person's method: Tear drops attached to the stems.

Yes, I know real leaves aren't teardrops. But who cares? It's cute!

Or, skip the leaves altogether! More flowers = more fun, right?

Step 5: The "I'm Done" Doodles

Now for the finishing touches. This is where you can really shine (or, you know, scribble).

Add some lines to the pot for texture. Maybe a little smiley face on the pot? I do that sometimes.

Because why not? It's your drawing, your rules!

A Word of Encouragement (Sort Of)

Look, your potted flower probably won't win any awards. But that's okay!

Drawing is supposed to be fun! And slightly therapeutic (especially if you stab the paper with your pencil in frustration... don't do that).

So go forth and draw those trapezoid pots! Embrace the blobby petals! And most importantly, don't take it too seriously.

Bonus Tip: Abstract is Your Friend

If all else fails, just go abstract. Seriously.

A bunch of colorful squiggles on top of a slightly wonky rectangle? Abstract potted plant!

Plus, you can tell everyone it's a commentary on the ephemeral nature of beauty or something. Instant art cred!

My Profound Conclusion (Maybe)

Drawing doesn't have to be perfect. Just have fun with it.

And remember, if you can draw a trapezoid and a few circles, you can draw a potted plant.

And if anyone tells you otherwise, just tell them I said they're wrong.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to draw a trapezoid with a smiley face. Because I can.

"Embrace the imperfect potted plant!" - Some Famous Artist (Probably)