What does water lily look like?

The most easily recognizable features of the water lily are its green leaves. Round, oval or heart-shaped, they float on the water or sit slightly above the water. They are attached at the center to the stalk, and most feature a split that makes them look much like they have an open mouth.

What is the symbolism of a water lily?

In general, water lilies are associated with rebirth and optimism as they return to waterways after the rains, even if they dried up the previous season. The water lily also symbolizes fertility, sexuality and creation. White water lilies symbolize peace, purity, pleasure and spiritual enlightenment.

How to draw a lily?

Draw a big circle that surrounds a smaller one that is a little shifted to the right from its center.

Draw three pairs of diagonally opposite curves that act as guides for the petals.

Begin with sketching the first petal that resembles the tapering shape of a leaf with a couple of folds at its base.

Same goes for the second that shows up at a different angle. A double margin at the bottom signifies a fold.

The third one is devoid of a pointed end. It just has a couple of curves in that place.

Now it’s time to draw four long thin filaments topped with oval anthers. Check how they cross each other.

The fourth petal resembles the first two in shape and folds but for the orientation and size.

The fifth petal complements the structure of the third.

Border the flower with an oblong unopened bud on top and slender,curvy leaves at the sides. Note the series of lines running down their bodies.

Finish the last petal that looks like a complement of the first though with a little overlapping. Erase guides and make the center prominent.

You can give the flower a cute pink color and make the leaves green. The filaments look good in green with pink anthers.

How big is a water lily?

The giant Victoria lily is the largest of all water lilies. The round leaves can reach up to 6 feet in diameter and be 3 to 8 inches tall. The edges of the leaves are turned upward creating a bowl effect to help it float and to prevent water from covering the leaf preventing atmospheric gas exchange.