There are several classes of tulips with differently shaped flowers. The first example, known as a parrot tulip, has less of a cup than the second tulip example below and is more complex to draw. Use the layout steps shown here, before drawing the details.
For the tulip shown here, begin step A using straight lines from point to point to capture the major shape of the flower. Add petal angles in step B. Draw in actual petal shapes in step C, and complete with simple shading in step D.
Look for the rhythm of line in this next tulip. It begins with three simple lines in step A, which set its basic direction. Step B demonstrates how to add lines to build the general flower shape. Step C adds more to the shape and begins to show the graceful pose of the flower. Step D shows more detail and leads to shading, which gives the flower its form.
