5. Shading and Detail
Shade the leaves with short parallel lines on either side of the veins. Shade the edges of the leaves with very short lines.
Use just a few short lines to shade each of the petals at the tips, Shade the centers of the flowers with a few very short lines.
I'm sure you had fun drawing a violet. Ready to move on to the next flower? If you thought the violet was beautiful, wait until you learn how to draw a poppy!
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