Garden Drawing for Kids
Let’s explore how to create a simple garden drawing. This lesson will take about 30 minutes, and all you need is a pencil, some paper, and your favorite coloring tools. You’ll follow along with easy instructions (kid friendly) to help you build your garden scene step by step.
Remember, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. If something doesn’t turn out as you hoped, don’t worry! It’s just paper, and every artist makes mistakes. Keep trying, and you’ll see yourself getting better each time you draw.
In this lesson, you’ll learn to add different elements to your garden, like flowers, leaves, and even a fence. You might also use a ruler to help make straight lines for the fence if you want. Enjoy the process of creating your own garden scene!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
When you start your garden drawing, think about using simple lines and shapes to build the foundation of your artwork. Begin with the main features, like flower petals and stems, which will help you space out your garden. As you work, remember that the fun part of adding color comes later. Take a moment to look through the drawing process to understand how each part connects to create a lovely garden scene. This way, you’ll have a clear picture in your mind before you put pencil to paper. Are you excited to get started?
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Flower Disks
Start by drawing oval flower disks.
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Add the Petals
Next, draw the petals around each flower disk.
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Outline the Stems
Add short stems beneath each flower head.
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Draw the Leaves
Form a pair of leaves at the base of each stem.
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Create the Soil Patch
Draw a bumpy outline around the flowers to form a soil patch.
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Add the Grass
Add pointy blades of grass around the garden.
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Outline the Rocks
Draw small oval rocks to give the garden a natural look.
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Form the Garden Fence
Draw a tall garden fence with curved tops. Feel free to use a ruler to create straight lines.
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Color the Simple Garden Drawing
First, use blue to fill in the sky. Next, use light shades of brown for the fence. Color the soil brown and the grass vibrant green. Now, shade the leaves dark green and the stems light green. Then, use white for the petals and yellow for the flower disks. Finally, use shades of gray for the rocks.
Garden Drawing for Kids PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource that you can print out. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with just the outlines, plus an extra exercise to spark your imagination!