How to Draw a Higanbana (Spider Lily)161

The Higanbana, also known as the spider lily, is a beautiful and unique flower native to Japan. It is often associated with death and the afterlife, but it is also a symbol of strength and resilience. In this tutorial, we will show you how to draw a Higanbana step by step.

Materials:* Pencil
* Eraser
* Paper
* Ruler or straight edge (optional)

Instructions:Step 1: Draw the Flower Head
* Start by drawing a small circle. This will be the center of the flower head.
* Around the center circle, draw six petals. The petals should be long and narrow, and slightly curved.
* Connect the petals at the tips to form a star-shaped flower head.
Step 2: Draw the Calyx
* Below the flower head, draw a small, inverted triangle. This is the calyx, which supports the flower.
Step 3: Draw the Stem
* From the calyx, draw a straight line down to form the stem. The stem should be long and slender.
Step 4: Add Leaves
* Draw two leaves on either side of the stem. The leaves should be long and narrow, and slightly curved.
* The leaves should overlap the stem slightly.
Step 5: Add Details
* On the flower head, add a small circle in the center. This is the pistil.
* Around the pistil, add a few small circles. These are the stamens.
* On the leaves, add a few small veins.
Step 6: Color the Higanbana
* The Higanbana is traditionally colored red, but it can also be colored pink, white, or yellow.
* Color the flower head with the color of your choice.
* Color the calyx and stem green.
* Color the leaves a darker shade of green.
Step 7: Finishing Touches
* Once you have colored your Higanbana, you can add some finishing touches.
* You can add some highlights to the flower head and leaves using a white pencil or gel pen.
* You can also add some shadows to the flower head and leaves using a darker shade of the base color.
And there you have it! You have now successfully drawn a Higanbana.