Two Lotus

Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the lotus flowers, leaves, and stems.

Apply a diluted wash of light green for the background, allowing it to dry.

Using a larger brush, apply washes of blue to the lotus petals, varying the intensity for depth.

Add darker blue and black accents to the center of the lotus petals to create shadows.

Paint the stems with a mix of green and brown, using short, broken strokes to suggest texture.

Add the pink and red details to the flower buds and petals.

Use a fine brush to add the thin black lines that define the edges of the petals and stems.

Add the light yellow squares in the background.