Graphite Drawing – A Rose and a Bud Continue to Take Shape – Step 2

Step-by-step drawing of a rose with buds

The graphite drawing is slowly but surely taking shape – a blooming rose and a bud side by side.

I’m focusing on light, depth, and contrast to create a realistic feeling in the flower.

It’s not finished yet, but the details are starting to emerge.

🌹 What do you think about the balance between the rose and the bud?

A bud and a bloom – I enjoy capturing both in the same image.
What do you notice first – the bud or the rose?