Rose Pencil Drawings
Roses in pencil: a simple line rose, a rosebud, a minimal tattoo-style rose, a rose with leaves and thorns, a rose with a heart-shaped stem, a rose under a glass dome, a realistic open rose seen from above, a bouquet with a bow, a rose in a vase and a rose with a butterfly. They are line drawings, easy to copy or to use as a base for a tattoo sketch.
Start with the outline in an HB pencil, then add the shadows between the petals with a soft pencil.
All drawings in this collection
14 drawings
Easy rose pencil drawing in simple lines
An open rose with a swirl of petals in the center on a short stem with two leaves, drawn in clean black outlines with no shading. An easy rose drawing for beginners.
Rosebud pencil drawing, easy to copy
A closed rosebud with pointed sepals on a straight stem with two broad leaves. Clean black outlines with no shading make this an easy rose drawing even for a beginner.
Minimal tattoo-style rose pencil drawing
A small rosebud on a curving stem with two veined leaves. A minimal outline in tattoo style, good as a sketch for a small tattoo or a quick, easy doodle in a notebook.
Rose with leaves pencil drawing to copy
A full open rose on a long stem with two serrated leaves and a couple of thorns. Light hatching shades the petals, a good rose pencil drawing once you have mastered a simple outline.
Rose with thorns pencil drawing
An open rose on a long straight stem covered in sharp thorns, with a sprig of three leaves on the side. Fine lines and soft hatching, works as a tattoo sketch or a card drawing.
Rose with heart-shaped stem pencil drawing
The stem of a rose curls into a heart with a small loop at the top and a few leaves. Bold clean outlines with no shading, nice for a Valentine card or a tattoo sketch.
Rose under a glass dome pencil drawing
A rose with two leaves and small thorns under a glass dome on a round base, with highlights on the glass. Neat outlines with light shading, like the rose in Beauty and the Beast.
Enchanted rose in a bell jar pencil drawing
A rose on a twisting thorny stem stands under a tall glass bell jar, with two fallen petals inside and one more outside. A detailed drawing with rich shading for confident artists.
Realistic open rose pencil drawing from above
A large fully open rose seen from above, its petals spiraling toward a dark center. A realistic rose pencil drawing with smooth shading, good shading practice and a popular tattoo sketch.
Bouquet of roses with a bow pencil drawing
A full bouquet of roses with serrated leaves, the stems tied with a big bow and long ribbons. An outline drawing with fine hatching, nice for a card for Mom or a birthday.
Three roses tied with a ribbon pencil drawing
Three open roses on long stems with leaves, tied together with a thin ribbon bow. Light hatching on the petals, a nice drawing for a card or a gift for someone you love.
Rose in a slim vase pencil drawing
A single rose with two leaves stands in a slim glass vase, its stem visible through the glass. Clean black outlines with no shading, an easy drawing for a sketchbook or a card.
Rose in a corked glass bottle pencil drawing
A small rose with two leaves inside a round glass bottle with a cork, half-filled with water. Bold outlines in a doodle style, great for a sketchbook page or a sticker.
Pencil drawing of a rose with a butterfly to copy
A delicate rose with a butterfly, embodying tenderness and serenity in every graphite stroke.
Questions and answers
What is the easiest rose pencil drawing?
A rosebud or a simple line rose: their outlines are simple and have few petals. Once they feel easy, move on to an open rose with leaves and to the bouquet.
Which pencil should I use for a rose drawing?
A regular HB pencil is good for the outline: its lines are light and easy to erase. For the shadows deep between the petals, use a soft 2B or 4B pencil and keep the petal edges light.
How do I make a pencil rose look 3D?
Darken the spots where a petal tucks under the next one and the center of the flower. Leave the outer edges of the petals white, and the rose will look full even without color.