How to Draw a Chrysanthemum

I was having a hard time finding a good tutorial on drawing a chrysanthemum, so I have put one together myself. Enjoy!

By Mandy J W

1. Sketch the basic shape and direction of the flower using circles as a guide. 
2. Draw petals wrapping around the second largest circle. 
3. Draw petals towards the center. 
4. Erase the second outermost circle. 
5. Continue to draw petals until they meet at the center. 
6. Using the remaining circle as reference, loosely sketch in some petals. 
7. Sketch in some more petals behind the previous ones. 
8. Erase any conflicting lines. 
9. Shade the under sides of the petals for more depth.