Foxgloves are one of the most distinctive flowers that you are likely to see in many forests – but take care, as they can be toxic to some of our beloved pets. Stay safe by enjoying them from a distance, and bring one to life in just a few simple steps.
Tutorial Video
Step-By-Step Images and Instructions
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Start with a black pen, and draw three small “teardrop shapes”, all joined at the top, in the center of your page.
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Add a pointed “cone” shape to the left, with an oval at the bottom of this.
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Draw a curved line at the top of this, heading to the left, and then repeat the shape.
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Continue to add to the shapes, with another, long thin bell, on the left.
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Add two larger bells below…
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Repeat this with another two bells…
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And then another pair of slightly longer bells at the bottom.
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Next, add a row of three bells below…
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And then add four long, thin “teardrop” shapes below this – angle the points towards the right side of the page.
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Add another “teardrop” shape, this time facing the other way.
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Connect these with two long, parallel lines to form a stem.
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Continue to add leaves to the left side of the stem.
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Now, use a black fineliner to add tiny dots to the bottom of each bell.
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Use a pink pen to shade the sides of the bells…
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And then go over the bottoms with a yellow pen.
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Grab a green pen, and use this to shade the stems and leaves.
And there we have it – a gorgeous foxglove. It is a good idea to take a little time to learn more about these fascinating flowers, to ensure that you and your furry friends stay safe and healthy.
