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Draw the branch
Draw a long branch going from the bottom left to the top right of your page. Make it thick at the bottom and thin at the top. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Cherry Blossom
This cartoon cherry blossom has a brown branch, three pink flowers with five petals each, a twig, two buds and small middles. 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 cherry blossom, step by step
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Draw the first flower
In the middle of the branch, draw a small circle. Around it, draw five round petals with a little dip at the top of each one.
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Add a second flower
Higher up on the branch, draw a second flower the same way, but a little smaller.
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Add a small flower
Near the bottom of the branch, draw a third small flower.
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Draw the buds and twig
Draw a small twig on the branch and two little oval buds.
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Add the middles
Draw short lines with dots in the middle of each flower.
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Color your cherry blossom
Light pink for the petals, dark pink for the middles and buds, and brown for the branch and twig.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon cherry blossom
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Notched petals
Give each petal a small dip at the top. Cherry blossom petals look like this.
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Different sizes
Make one big flower and two smaller ones.
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Thick to thin
Make the branch thick at the bottom and thin at the top.
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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 cherry blossom, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon cherry blossom in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon cherry blossom easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Where are cherry blossoms famous?
Cherry blossoms are very famous in Japan, where they are called sakura.
How long do cherry blossoms last?
Cherry blossoms only last about one or two weeks each spring.
What colors do I need for a cartoon cherry blossom?
Light pink, dark pink and brown.
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.
