How to Draw a Hanging Plant
In this lesson, you will explore how to draw a hanging plant, specifically a Burro’s Tail plant in a hanging basket. You will follow a series of instructions that guide you through the process of creating your own plant drawing on paper. Drawing is a skill that improves with practice, so don’t worry if things don’t turn out perfectly at first.
It’s important to remember that mistakes are part of learning. Each time you draw, you gain experience and confidence. Keep working on your skills, and you’ll notice progress as you continue to practice your drawings.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start creating your own drawing, it’s a great idea to take your time and enjoy the process. You might find it helpful to look through the drawing steps first. This way, you can get a sense of how everything fits together. The hanging plant I choose to draw is a Burro’s Tail plant which is a popular hanging-style succulent.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Hook
Begin with a thin outline of the hook at the very top of the drawing.
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Form the Hanging Chain
Form a rectangular hanging chain linked to the hook.
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Outline the Base of the Chain
Draw the base of the hanging chain where the strings attach.
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Add the Strings
Create thin, long strings hanging down.
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Draw the Plant Pot
Outline a curved plant pot at the end of the strings.
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Create the Succulent Stem
Draw a stem of burro’s tail with small clusters of ovals. Erase any overlapping lines.
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Add More Tails
Draw several more hanging tails spilling down from the pot.
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Draw More Clusters
Draw extra clusters at the back part of the pot to make the plant look fuller.
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Color the Hanging Plant Drawing
First, use shades of green for the burro’s tail. Now, color the strings orange. Next, fill in the hanging chain dark gray, and the hook light gray. Then, shade the plant pot blue.
How to Draw a Hanging Plant 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 hanging plant. 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 it.