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Draw the front petals
Near the middle of your page, draw two big round petals that lean on each other, like a cup. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Magnolia
This cartoon magnolia has two big front petals, three back petals, a green cup, a brown branch, a twig and a fuzzy bud. 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 magnolia, step by step
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Add the back petals
Behind them, draw three more big petals: one standing tall in the middle and one leaning out on each side.
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Draw the branch
Under the flower, draw a long branch going across your page.
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Add a bud
Draw a small twig on the branch with a fuzzy oval bud on top.
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Add the fuzzy lines
Draw tiny lines on the bud to make it look fuzzy, and a few small lines on the branch.
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Color your magnolia
White and light pink for the petals, pink at the bottom of the petals, light green for the bud, green for the cup and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon magnolia
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Cup shape
Magnolia flowers look like a big cup or a tulip.
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Back petals
Draw the back petals peeking out behind the front ones.
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Fuzzy bud
Magnolia buds are soft and fuzzy.
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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 magnolia, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon magnolia in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon magnolia easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Are magnolias very old plants?
Yes. Magnolias are one of the oldest kinds of flowering plants on Earth.
When do magnolias bloom?
Many magnolias bloom in early spring, sometimes before their leaves grow.
What colors do I need for a cartoon magnolia?
White, light pink, pink, light green, green 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.
