How to draw cherry blossoms is going to be fun for kids and beginners. As we have already learned how to draw cherries. In Japanese artwork, they have been used from ancient times but in modern artwork, worldwide people are using them.
In Japan, few parks have thousands of trees and celebrate it as a festival. At the beginning of spring cherry trees bloom in shades of white, pink, and red. We made this easy for you all to draw cherry blossoms with our given tutorial. You only need to take a paper, pencil and follow the tutorial.
How to draw Cherry Blossoms
Step 1: Always begin drawing with a basic outline so that you can have an idea of what to have to draw. So, as you can see below a rough outline has been drawn.
Step 2: Following the outline draw 4 big rounded squares a few overlapping each other. Also, make some small rounds for buds and curved lines for the stem.
Step 3: In this step draw small ovals in the center of the flower and attach them with the stem using pair of curved lines.
Step 4: Its turn to shape petals, draw 5 petals in each flower around the center decided. To draw petals use a simple rounded oval shape with round or jagged ends. petals must be overlapping near the center.
Step 5: Begin drawing some leaves and sepals, draw long leaves using curved line meeting at the pointed end. Draw small curves inside and outside in the small circle drawn in step 2 for sepals.
Step 6: Add a few more details to the petals, use wavy lines on the top of the petals. This will give petals a pointed shape from the center.
Step 7: You have to add only a few details and it’s complete. Draw stamen in the center of the flower, draw small random dots, and join them with fine lines to the center.
Step 8: Once your drawing is ready shade overall drawing with a light hand, especially leaves and stems. Darken the outlines and stamens.
Step 9: Contouring gives a clear visual in drawing, erase all extra lines.
How to draw Cherry Blossoms for kids:
Step 1: To draw cherry blossom start with 5 petals flower as depicted below. This is the kind of basic flower we are since childhood.
Step 2: On the top of this flower draw another same flower whose one petal is overlapper and 4 petals are visible.
Step 3: In this step draw 3rd flower a little above the already drawn ones. Again use the wavy line and draw 5 petal flower. Patterns of petals can vary.
Step 4: We will add one more flower to the series which is top right of the rest flowers.
Step 5: Start drawing stems of the flower, draw curved lines in between flower connecting them, and moving down towards the paper end.
Step 6: Connect the topmost flower with the stem, as you can see this stem is extruded into 3 parts. Use parallel lines for the branch.
Step 7: In the center of the flower draw stamen using a small circle and connecting it to the center with lines. Also, draw a bud near the top flower and a falling petal.
Step 8: The drawing is ready, you can add a few small leaves to it and fill it with blush pink color.
Hope you liked this amazing flower drawing, you can follow our other drawing tutorial as well. Though it has cultural value in Japan also it is loved worldwide too by flower lovers.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you draw cherry blossoms, capturing their delicate and beautiful nature:
Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Cherry Blossoms
- Draw the Flower Center:
- Start by drawing a small circle for the center of the cherry blossom. This circle will represent the flower’s pistil and will help guide the placement of the petals.
- Sketch the First Petal:
- Draw a petal coming out from the center circle. Cherry blossom petals are rounded with a slightly wavy edge, and they are often heart-shaped at the base. Make the petal slightly curved to give it a natural look.
- Add More Petals:
- Draw four more petals around the center circle to create the full flower. Space them evenly, but remember that cherry blossoms often have a slightly asymmetrical look, so some petals can overlap or be of slightly different sizes.
- Refine Petal Shapes:
- Go over the petals, adding a wavy or jagged edge to mimic the natural, slightly uneven shape of cherry blossom petals. The tips of the petals may have a small indentation or notch.
- Draw the Stamen:
- Inside the center circle, draw several small, thin lines radiating outward. These lines represent the stamens of the flower. Add tiny dots or circles at the end of each line to represent the anthers.
- Add Details to Petals:
- Draw light lines along the petals, starting from the base and extending toward the tips. These lines represent the veins of the flower and add texture and depth to your drawing.
- Draw Additional Flowers:
- Cherry blossoms usually grow in clusters. Draw a few more flowers around the first one, varying the angle and position to create a natural look. You can draw some flowers partially hidden behind others or in a side view.
- Add Buds and Small Branches:
- Draw a few small ovals or rounded shapes near the flowers to represent cherry blossom buds. Connect the flowers and buds with thin lines to form branches. Cherry blossom branches are delicate and often curve naturally.
- Outline the Drawing:
- Go over your drawing with a fine-tip pen or darker pencil to outline the petals, buds, and branches. Erase any unnecessary sketch lines to clean up the drawing.
- Add Shading or Color:
- If you want to add color, use soft pinks for the petals and light yellow or white for the centers. For shading, lightly shade the base of the petals or areas where they overlap to add depth.
- Finalize the Drawing:
- Review the drawing for any additional details or corrections. Add any extra shading or color as needed to enhance the overall appearance.
Tips:
- Cherry blossom petals are usually light pink with a hint of white, so use gentle strokes if you’re coloring.
- Refer to photos of cherry blossoms to capture their unique shapes and details.
- Practice drawing petals at various angles to capture the natural appearance of a cherry blossom cluster.
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