Learn to Draw Mountain Laurel: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Lightly sketch the outline of a rounded pyramid with four sides.

2. Curve the top slightly for a more organic shape.

3. This will be the basic outline of the mountain laurel.

Step 2: Divide the pyramid into four sections.

4. Draw a line connecting the tip of the pyramid to the center of each of the four sides.

5. This will create four equal sections within the pyramid.

Step 3: Draw the mountain laurel leaves.

6. Start at the bottom of a pyramid section and draw a small, elongated oval.

7. Draw small veins within the leaf to add texture.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add leaves to the other three sections of the pyramid.

Step 4: Draw the mountain laurel flowers.

9. Draw a small circle in the center of some of the leaves.

10. Add 5 petals around the circle to create a flower.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 to add more flowers to the drawing.

Step 5: Add details.

12. Draw a small stem below each leaf and flower.

13. Add shading and highlights to give your mountain laurel drawing depth.

Step 6: Erase extra guidelines and finalize your drawing.

14. Use an eraser to remove the light pencil lines from your drawing.