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Draw the front petal
Near the top of your page, draw a tall petal that is round at the bottom and pointy at the top. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Tulip
This cartoon tulip has a cup shaped flower with pointy petals, a long straight stem and two long 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 10 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 tulip, step by step
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Add the side petals
On each side of the front petal, draw a curved petal with a pointy tip that leans out a little.
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Draw the back petal
Between the tips, draw the top of one more petal peeking out from the back.
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Draw the stem
From the bottom of the flower, draw a long straight stem.
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Add the long leaves
At the bottom of the stem, draw two long pointy leaves that curve up, one on each side.
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Add the petal lines
Draw a soft line on each side petal and a line down the middle of each leaf.
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Color your tulip
Pink for the front and back petals, dark pink for the side petals and green for the stem and leaves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon tulip
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Cup shape
A tulip looks like a cup. Make the bottom round.
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Pointy tips
Give the petals pointy tips at the top.
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Long leaves
Tulip leaves are long and pointy and grow from the bottom.
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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 tulip, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon tulip in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon tulip easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Where do tulips come from?
Tulips first grew wild in Central Asia and are now famous in the Netherlands.
When do tulips bloom?
Tulips bloom in spring.
What colors do I need for a cartoon tulip?
Pink, dark pink 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.
