A Rose Drawing

by Anonymous
(South Africa)

I'm no good at any sort of art, sadly. But in any case, I decided, after reading alot on this informative website, that i would find a picture and colour it in with watercolor pencils. I did not draw it, so i guess it does not actually classify as a drawing but still i would love to know what people think about it. My favourite flower is a rose and naturally that is what i coloured in.
I started by printing the picture, then i cut it out and glued it to another piece of paper to strengthen it. I chose the colours I wanted for my rose and sharpened them. All the pencils I used are faber-castell, I use the watercolor pencil to allow for softer blending. I used color 421, 427, and 429 for the rose. I started with a single color fill, color 427, and then added on with shading. I did one petal at a time. Next when the rose was done I went over the whole rose with white, color 401, this blended all the colors and gave it a plasent look. Next I started with the leaves using colors 470, 467, and 457. Once again I did the same, I started with a single color fill, color 467. the with color 470 I went over the lines to show the leaves patterning. Lastly I went over everything with white blending it.
color 429 - soft pink
color 427 - darker reddish pink
color 421 - cold red
color 457 - dark green
color 470 - lime green
color 467 - muddish green

I did this drawing with no reference and did it in just under an hour. I know it is not a painting like some pieces or a freehand drawing, but still i would like to get an opinion on it. I will try tomorrow to do a piece similar but on canvas with acrylic. I must warn you though I am only between the ages 12-16 and I got my mother's permission to write this.
diescyiosuirosn - decision is yours- I muddled it up and I quite like it as my motto.