Draw & Paint a Simple, Elegant Calla Lily – Step-by-Step for Beginners & Improvers

In this calm, creative class, I’ll guide you through painting a graceful calla lily from start to finish — perfect for those with some basic drawing and painting experience who want to develop their skills further.

We’ll start with accurate measuring and a clean line drawing, using a straightforward measuring technique to ensure beautiful proportions.

Then we’ll move into the painting stage, building the piece in layers with just the three primary colours plus white. You’ll explore how to mix harmonious, natural shades and use tone to create depth, form, and softness in the flower.

To finish, I’ll demonstrate a quick method for digitally removing the background, so you can experiment with different background colours to suit your composition — ideal if you want to adapt your painting for prints, cards, or digital artwork.

By the end of this class, you’ll:

Have a finished calla lily painting with a professional, elegant feel
Understand how to use measurements, tonal values, and layering for more realistic results
Gain new ideas you can apply to other floral or botanical subjects

This is a relaxing, rewarding project that will help you refine your technique, strengthen your eye for proportion and tone, and create artwork you’ll be proud to share.

Theresa Workman

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