Beginning artists often start by painting still objects such as plants or fruit. The advantage of doing plants is that they do not move and are more varied in their form than a human or animal. A drawing or painting of a plant or food item can be more convincing even if the proportions are slightly off, and this lack of pressure makes for a good introductory lesson.

Learn how to do a simple flower painting by following models and then using pictures as reference models. There are fun and easy techniques to simulate the luster of pedal tissues as well as any collected dew or rainfall. Even without these details, a flower can be painted with careful attention given to the flowers themselves.

That said, some flowers are more difficult to paint than others. A rose has many petals that are shaped to form a labyrinth over the pistil and nectar source. A rose can be a challenge to draw if individual petals are distinguished. Some flowers, on the other hand, have as few as four petals and the most intricate part is the pistil and the pollen stamens.

Flowers vary enormously, and they are very intricate up close, but a general picture of a flower can be simplified using a few tones for each petal. A beginning artist does not have to be precise but only has to be good enough at capturing major changes in shade and color to put the essence of the painting on canvas. The brain does not remember everything either but instead generalizes just like a simplified painting.

Consider buying large prints of flowers to use as models. Otherwise, buy a book that gives you step by step details on how to simple flower painting in a particular way. Different artists develop different techniques, and it is fun both to cultivate your own technique and then to explore those of other artists. Follow the diagram precisely or else throw in your own drawing style and brush strokes.

The most important thing is for the artist to have fun. An artist is not a robot copying machine but is instead a person with emotions and unique tastes. One artist might focus on the center of the flower while someone else might pay more attention to the leaves. Painting is as much about the artist as the subject matter, so feel free to explore with technique. It is your license and your pleasure.