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Draw the middle
Near the top of your page, draw a small circle. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Daffodil
This cartoon daffodil has a frilly trumpet, six pointy petals, a long stem and two long 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 daffodil, step by step
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Add the trumpet
Around the small circle, draw a bigger circle with a wavy, frilly edge. This is the trumpet of the daffodil.
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Draw three petals
Behind the trumpet, draw three pointy petals: one on top and two at the bottom.
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Add three more petals
In the gaps, draw three more pointy petals so there are six in all.
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Add the leaves
Draw two long thin leaves next to the stem. Add a line down the middle of each petal.
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Color your daffodil
Yellow for the petals, orange for the trumpet, dark orange for the middle and green for the stem and leaves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon daffodil
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Frilly trumpet
Give the trumpet a wavy edge so it looks frilly.
3
Six petals
Draw three petals first, then three more in the gaps.
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Tall leaves
Daffodil leaves are long and thin.
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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 daffodil, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon daffodil in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon daffodil easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
When do daffodils bloom?
Daffodils bloom in early spring.
What is the national flower of Wales?
The daffodil is a national flower of Wales.
What colors do I need for a cartoon daffodil?
Yellow, orange, dark orange 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.
