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Draw a bumpy ball
In the middle of your page, draw a big round shape with a bumpy edge, like a fluffy cloud. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hydrangea
This cartoon hydrangea has a bumpy ball, lots of tiny flowers with four petals, white dots, two big leaves and a short stem. 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 hydrangea, step by step
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Draw the top flowers
Inside the top half, draw lots of tiny flowers. Each one has four small round petals.
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Fill the bottom half
Keep drawing tiny four petal flowers in the bottom half until the ball is full.
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Draw the leaves
Under the ball, draw two big pointy leaves, one on each side.
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Add the stem and lines
Draw a short stem under the ball and a line down the middle of each leaf.
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Color your hydrangea
Blue and light purple for the little flowers, white for the dots and green for the leaves and stem.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hydrangea
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Bumpy ball first
Draw a big bumpy ball first so the flowers fit inside.
3
Four petals
Each tiny flower has four round petals.
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Mix colors
Use blue and purple together.
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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 hydrangea, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hydrangea in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hydrangea easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do hydrangeas change color?
Some hydrangeas turn blue or pink depending on the soil they grow in.
Is a hydrangea one big flower?
No. The ball is made of lots of tiny flowers.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hydrangea?
Blue, light purple, light blue, white 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.
