1Step 1 of 7
Draw the center bud
Near the top of your page, draw a small round bud. Draw a curly swirl inside it. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Rose
This cartoon rose has a round bud with a swirl, wrapped petals, small sepals, a long stem, two leaves and little thorns. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon rose, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the outer petals
Around the bud, draw a big cup shape with a wavy top edge. This makes the back petals.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the front petals
Draw two curved petals on the front that wrap around the bud, one on each side.
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Add the stem
Under the flower, draw small pointy leaves called sepals. Then draw a long stem going down.
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Draw the leaves
Draw a leaf on each side of the stem, one a little higher than the other.
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Add the thorns and lines
Draw small pointy thorns on the stem and a line down the middle of each leaf.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your rose
Red for the petals, dark red for the bud and swirl lines, and green for the stem, leaves and thorns.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon rose
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Start with a swirl
A curly swirl in the middle makes it look like a rose right away.
3
Wrap the petals
Draw the front petals so they hug the bud from both sides.
4
Small thorns
Keep the thorns small and pointy.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your rose, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon rose in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon rose easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What does a red rose mean?
A red rose is often given to show love.
Do all roses have thorns?
Most roses have thorns, but a few kinds have very few or none.
What colors do I need for a cartoon rose?
Red, dark red and green.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
