Easy Monstera Drawing
Today, you will learn how to draw a monstera plant in a nice looking decorative pot. This lesson will take about thirty minutes. You will follow along as I guide you through the process of creating your own drawing. All you need is a pencil, paper, and some coloring materials to get started.
I will help you understand how to outline the different sections of the monstera leaves. While I will suggest some colors, you can choose your own of course. This lesson focuses on building your skills and understanding of shapes, lines and color.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start drawing, remember that taking your time is key! It’s a great idea to look through the nine steps we’ll be following. This way, you can get a sense of how everything fits together. Don’t worry if it seems a little tricky at first; just keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel more comfortable with the shapes and lines. Enjoy the process, and have fun creating your very own monstera plant!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw a Midrib
Start with a long curving midrib that will serve as the guide for the shape of the monstera leaf.
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Form the Leaf
Form the outline of the monstera leaf around the midrib, following its curve as shown.
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Add More Midribs
Draw several curved lines to create more midribs.
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Draw Leaf Shapes
Form the leaf shapes around each midrib similar to the previous step.
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Attach the Stems
Attach thin stems connected to the base of the leaves.
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Form the Pot Rim
Form an oval-shaped rim of a plant pot at the base of the stems.
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Outline the Plant Pot
Outline the tall, main body of the plant pot beneath the rim.
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Decorate the Plant Pot
Draw spiral designs to add some elegant design to the plant pot.
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Color the Easy Drawing of a Monstera Plant
First, fill the leaves with vibrant green. Next, use light green for the stems. Now, color the plant pot’s rim brown, its hollow interior black, and its outer body orange. Then, use bright yellow to color the spiral designs.
Easy Monstera Drawing PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and even some extra fun, like a coloring book page! You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later.