1Step 1 of 7
Draw the puff ball
On the left side, draw a tiny circle. Draw lots of thin lines coming out of it all the way around, like a round firework. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Dandelion
This cartoon dandelion has a fluffy puff ball, a yellow flower, two stems, jagged leaves and floating seeds. 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 dandelion, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the fluffy tips
At the end of every line, draw three tiny lines that open like a fan. These are the fluffy seeds.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the yellow flower
On the right side, lower down, draw a ring of thin pointy petals all the way around.
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4Step 4 of 7
Add the inner petals
Inside the ring, draw a smaller ring of short pointy petals.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the stems
Draw a long stem under the puff ball and a shorter stem under the yellow flower.
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Add the leaves and seeds
At the bottom, draw two long leaves with jagged edges. Draw a few seeds floating away in the air.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your dandelion
Yellow for the flower, orange for the middle petals, green for the stems and leaves, and leave the puff ball white with grey lines.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon dandelion
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Firework lines
Draw the puff ball like a round firework with lines going out.
3
Little fans
Each seed has a tiny fan at the end.
4
Jagged leaves
Dandelion leaves have zigzag edges.
5
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 dandelion, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon dandelion in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon dandelion easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do people blow dandelions?
Blowing a puff ball sends the seeds flying away to grow new plants.
What does dandelion mean?
The name comes from French words that mean lion's tooth, because of its jagged leaves.
What colors do I need for a cartoon dandelion?
Yellow, orange, green and grey.
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.
