How to draw a rose tutorial

This blog post is dedicated to my loving husband. :)

In this tutorial I will share how to make a simple Love Greeting card with Rose. This is my Valentine's Day special tutorial which is just around the corner.

If you are looking out for a very basic (Level 1) Rose - step by step  tutorial, follow the link, "How to draw a rose?"

If you are looking for a more advanced level tutorial, follow this link: How to paint roses? (Valentine's Day Special)


Well, lets get to work.
To make this Homemade Rose Greeting Card, you would need the following:

1. Card Stock (off white color or any other light color)
2. Round Brush (No. 1 or 2)
3. Acrylics Paint (Cadmium Red and Deep Green - Any Brand...I prefer Grumbacher)
4. Color Palette
5. Brush tank or a big cup of water to clean the brush
6. Rubber Stamp with a message
7. Stamp Pad

To understand how to paint the rose, follow the steps as shown in the pictures. 

This little piece requires only 2 colors. I have thinned down the colors with lot of water. In some places, the color is applied very thin and in some other places the same color is applied thick, that brings in tints and shades of the color by itself.

If your green is too bright, add a little bit of red to make it look like a natural leaf color.

Once you are done with painting the rose,dip your rubber stamp into your stamp pad and stamp on the Card carefully. There you go! Your beautiful handmade Valentine's Day Greeting card is ready.

If you like this tutorial, let me know by posting your comments.