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Draw the center
Near the top of your page, draw a small circle for the middle of the lily. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Lily
This cartoon lily has a small round center, six pointy petals, long stamens with tips, spots, a stem and long thin leaves. 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 20 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 lily, step by step
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Draw three big petals
Draw three long pointy petals coming out of the circle, one pointing up and two pointing down to the sides.
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Add three more petals
In the gaps between them, draw three more pointy petals peeking out from the back.
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Draw the stamens
Draw six thin curvy lines coming out of the center. Add a small oval at the end of each one.
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Draw the stem and leaves
Draw a long stem going down and two long thin leaves on the sides.
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Add the spots and lines
Draw a line down the middle of the front petals and some small spots near the center.
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Color your lily
Pink for the petals, dark pink for the spots, orange for the tips of the stamens and green for the stem, leaves and center.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon lily
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Two sets of petals
Draw three petals first, then three more in the gaps.
3
Long stamens
Lilies have long thin stamens that stick out.
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Small spots
Add a few spots near the middle of the petals.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your lily, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon lily in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon lily easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How many petals does a lily have?
A lily has six petals.
Are lilies safe for cats?
No. Lilies are very harmful to cats, so keep them away from pets.
What colors do I need for a cartoon lily?
Pink, dark pink, orange 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.
