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Draw the cup
Near the top of your page, draw a long green cup shape with three little points on top. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Carnation
This cartoon carnation has a green cup, three layers of frilly zigzag petals, a long stem and two pairs of 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 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 carnation, step by step
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Draw the front petals
On top of the cup, draw a fan shape with a zigzag edge. These are the frilly front petals.
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Add the middle petals
Behind the front petals, draw a bigger zigzag fan.
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Add the back petals
Behind that, draw the biggest zigzag fan. Now your carnation looks full and frilly.
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Add the leaves and lines
Draw two pairs of long thin leaves on the stem and a few short lines on the front petals.
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Color your carnation
Pink for the front petals, light pink for the middle, dark pink for the back petals and green for the cup, stem and leaves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon carnation
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Zigzag edges
Carnation petals look frilly. Use zigzag lines.
3
Three layers
Draw a small fan, then a bigger one and a biggest one behind.
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Leaf pairs
Carnation leaves grow in pairs.
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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 carnation, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon carnation in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon carnation easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
When are carnations given?
Carnations are often given on Mother's Day.
How long do carnations last?
Carnations can stay fresh in a vase for about two weeks.
What colors do I need for a cartoon carnation?
Pink, light pink, dark pink 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.
