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Draw the center
Near the top of your page, draw a small circle for the middle of the poppy. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Poppy
This cartoon poppy has a round middle, four big round petals, a ring of dots, a long stem and a bud. 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 poppy, step by step
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Draw the back petals
Draw two big round petals behind the circle, one on the top left and one on the top right.
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Add the front petals
Draw two more big round petals at the bottom, in front of the back ones.
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Draw the stem and bud
Draw a long curvy stem. Add a thin stem on the side with a small oval bud at the top.
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Add the lines
Draw a few short lines on each petal and a star shape on the middle circle.
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Color your poppy
Red for the petals, black for the dots, green grey for the middle and green for the stems and bud.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon poppy
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Four petals
Draw two petals at the back and two at the front.
3
Ring of dots
A ring of black dots around the middle makes it a poppy.
4
Droopy bud
Add a small bud on its own stem.
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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 poppy, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon poppy in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon poppy easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What does a red poppy mean?
Red poppies are worn to remember soldiers.
Where do poppies grow?
Poppies grow in fields and gardens, often in sunny places.
What colors do I need for a cartoon poppy?
Red, black, green grey 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.
