How to Draw a Rose: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a rose in 19 easy steps
A blooming rose with a curl in the middle, layers of petals, two little pointed leaves, a long stem and two big leaves.
Build your picture in 19 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
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How to draw a rose, step by step
1Draw the little curl in the middle
Draw the little curl in the middle.
2Draw the petal under the curl
Draw the petal under the curl.
3Draw the petal beside the curl
Draw the petal beside the curl.
4Draw the top petal
Draw the top petal.
5Draw the petal on the right
Draw the petal on the right.
6Draw the big swirly petal across the front
Draw the big swirly petal across the front.
7Draw the petal on the left
Draw the petal on the left.
8Draw the big outside petal on the left
Draw the big outside petal on the left.
9Draw the big outside petal on the right
Draw the big outside petal on the right.
10Draw the top of the front petal on the left
Draw the top of the front petal on the left.
11Draw the top of the front petal on the right
Draw the top of the front petal on the right.
12Draw the round bottom of the flower
Draw the round bottom of the flower.
13Draw the little pointed leaf on the left
Draw the little pointed leaf on the left.
14Draw the little pointed leaf on the right
Draw the little pointed leaf on the right.
15Draw the stem
Draw the stem.
16Draw the big leaf on the left
Draw the big leaf on the left.
17Add the line in that leaf
Add the line in that leaf.
18Draw the big leaf on the right
Draw the big leaf on the right.
19Add the line in that leaf
Add the line in that leaf.
Time to color!
Try red petals with a lighter middle and green leaves and stem. Pink, yellow and white roses look beautiful too.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 19 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- Where do I start when drawing a rose?
- Start with the little curl in the middle and work outwards one petal at a time. Each new petal wraps around the ones you have already drawn, which is what makes it look like a rose.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
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