1Step 1 of 7
Draw two big petals
Near the top left of your page, draw two big round petals, one on each side, like wings. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Orchid
This cartoon orchid has two big round petals, three pointy petals, a lip in the middle, a curved stem, buds, a pot and two wide 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 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 orchid, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add three pointy petals
Draw one pointy petal on top and two pointy petals at the bottom, behind the big ones.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the middle
In the center, draw a small round lip shape with two little curls, and a tiny bump above it.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the stem and buds
From the flower, draw a long stem that curves down to a pot. Add a thin stem with two round buds at the top right.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the leaves and spots
Draw two wide leaves coming out of the pot and some small spots on the middle of the flower.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your orchid
Purple pink for the petals, dark pink for the middle and spots, yellow for the tiny bump, green for the stems, buds and leaves, and blue for the pot.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon orchid
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Wing petals
Draw the two big petals like wings.
3
Curved stem
Orchid stems bend over at the top.
4
Wide leaves
Orchid leaves are wide and sit low in the pot.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your orchid, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon orchid in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon orchid easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Where do orchids grow in the wild?
Many orchids grow on tree branches in warm rainforests.
Are there many kinds of orchids?
Yes. There are more than 25,000 kinds of orchids.
What colors do I need for a cartoon orchid?
Pink, dark pink, yellow, green and blue.
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.
