How to Draw a Butterfly on a Flower in Pen and Ink

Due to the large scale use of pesticides, many communities of butterflies and other useful insects have been drastically reduced. 60 years ago butterflies were in abundance and everywhere. For this class we will draw one of these beautiful creatures in pen and ink.

In this lesson you will learn:

1   How to draw light petals
2.  How to add the flower center
3.  The various textures in the butterfly
4.  How not to copy the photograph exactly.