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Draw the top petals
Near the top of your page, draw two big round petals side by side. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Pansy
This cartoon pansy has two purple top petals, two yellow side petals, a big bottom petal, a dark face pattern, a stem and two 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 pansy, step by step
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Draw the bottom petal
At the bottom, draw the biggest round petal of all.
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Draw the face pattern
In the middle, draw a dark patch shape with short lines going out from it. Add a tiny yellow dot in the center.
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Add the leaves
Draw a leaf on each side of the stem, with a line down the middle.
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Color your pansy
Purple for the top petals, yellow for the side and bottom petals, dark purple for the face pattern and lines, and green for the stem and leaves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon pansy
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Five petals
Pansies have two top petals, two side petals and one big bottom petal.
3
Face pattern
The dark patch in the middle makes a pansy look like a little face.
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Bright colors
Use two strong colors, like purple and yellow.
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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 pansy, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon pansy in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon pansy easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do pansies look like faces?
The dark patch and lines in the middle look like a tiny face.
When do pansies bloom?
Pansies like cool weather and bloom in spring and autumn.
What colors do I need for a cartoon pansy?
Purple, yellow, dark purple 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.
