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Draw the first flower
Near the top of your page, draw a tiny circle with five small round petals around it. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Forget Me Not
This cartoon forget me not has eight tiny blue flowers with five round petals, yellow middles, thin stems, two leaves and pink buds. 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 forget me not, step by step
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Add two more flowers
Draw two more little flowers just like it, one on each side and a bit lower.
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Draw more tiny flowers
Draw five more small flowers around the first ones to make a little bunch.
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Draw the stems
Draw a thin stem from each flower. Bring them all together into one stem at the bottom.
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Add the leaves
Draw two small leaves on the main stem, one on each side.
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Add the buds
Draw three tiny round buds around the bunch and a line down the middle of each leaf.
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Color your forget me not
Sky blue for the petals, yellow for the middles, pink for the buds and green for the stems and leaves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon forget me not
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Five round petals
Each tiny flower has five round petals.
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Yellow middles
A yellow middle makes the blue petals pop.
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One stem
Bring all the thin stems together into one.
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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 forget me not, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon forget me not in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon forget me not easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is it called forget me not?
The name means remember me, and the flower is a symbol of remembering someone.
Are forget me nots always blue?
Most are sky blue, but some are pink or white.
What colors do I need for a cartoon forget me not?
Sky blue, yellow, 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.
