How to draw a flower, step by step
- Easy
- 18 min
- 12 steps
- 4 materials
How to draw a flower: this free lesson draws a daisy-like flower in a pot in 12 easy steps, with a picture for every step, and it suits beginners and kids. You mark the height with a center line, block in a circle for the flower and an oval for the pot, then draw the round center and add the petals a few at a time: top, sides, then bottom. Next come the stem, two leaves with a vein in each, the pot rim, the pot and its base, and a bold outline to finish. Draw it on paper, or trace each step in the Pencilbloom app.
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What you’ll need
- HB pencil
- Eraser
- Drawing paper
- Colored pencils (optional)
Draw it step by step
Step 1 of 12
new lines in red
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Step 1: Mark the overall height
Draw a light vertical center line from the top of the flower to the base of the pot.
Step 2: Block in the flower and pot
Lightly sketch a large circle for the flower head and a rounded oval for the pot below, centered on the line.
Step 3: Draw the flower center
Start with the round center of the flower.
Step 4: Add the top petals
Draw the three petals above the center, each one touching it.
Step 5: Add the side petals
Draw one petal on the left and one on the right of the center.
Step 6: Add the bottom petals
Draw the two petals under the center to close the flower.
Step 7: Draw the stem
Draw the thin stem from the flower down to the pot.
Step 8: Add the two leaves
Draw a leaf on each side of the stem, with a line down the middle of each.
Step 9: Draw the pot rim
Draw the long rounded rim at the top of the pot.
Step 10: Draw the pot
Draw the round pot under the rim, wide in the middle.
Step 11: Add the base
Draw the flat base under the pot.
Step 12: Go over the outline
Trace the outer line around the whole flower and pot, a pencil width outside, for a bold outline.
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Done! Now on paper?
You’ve seen every step. Trace it on real paper with Pencilbloom; your phone shows each step right on the page.
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FAQ
What paper and pencil should I use for tracing?
With the camera, any plain paper works, from printer paper to a sketchbook. For Trace on screen, use thin paper so the picture shines through. An HB pencil is good for guide lines and a softer 2B for darker final lines. Tape the paper down so it doesn't move.
How do the step-by-step drawing lessons work?
Each lesson builds a drawing in small steps, big shapes first and details last, with a picture for every step. You can draw along on paper while looking at the steps, or trace each step in the app. Many lessons are free, and you'll find them all on our Learn page.