How to Draw a Dogwood Tree
Today, you will learn how to draw a dogwood tree! This lesson will take about 20 minutes. You’ll focus on three main parts: the trunk, the leaves, and the beautiful dogwood flowers.
I have created helpful images to guide you through each step. You will see how to outline these parts clearly. Remember, you can choose your own colors to make your drawing unique!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start creating your drawing, remember to take your time and enjoy the process. While I’ll share some color ideas, feel free to use your imagination and pick any colors you like! This is your artwork, and it should reflect your own style. Now, let’s get started on drawing that lovely dogwood tree!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Trunk
Start by drawing a tall upright trunk with thin, short branches at the top.
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Add the Leaves
Next, create a bumpy outline of the leaves around the upper part of the dogwood tree.
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Outline the Central Florets
Add small circles to outline the central florets of the dogwood flowers.
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Form the Flower Bracts
Now, draw four petal-like bracts around each central floret.
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Add the Grass
Fill the surrounding area at the base of the tree with pointy grass.
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Color the Dogwood Tree Drawing
First, use a light blue shade for the sky. Next, color the leaves and grass green. Now, fill in the florets light green, and the flower bracts white. Then, shade the trunk and branches dark brown.
How to Draw a Dogwood Tree PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw a dogwood tree. The last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines, so you can have fun coloring it in! Feel free to click the link to preview or download the PDF.