How to Draw a Magnolia Tree
Do you want to learn how to draw a magnolia tree? In this lesson, you’ll follow clear instructions to create your own drawing. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and coloring materials to get started.
You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color to make it more detailed. This lesson will help you practice outlining and adding details, so you can improve your drawing skills while creating something beautiful.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you excited to begin your drawing? The first thing you’ll notice is that we start with basic outlines. This is a great way to build your magnolia tree step by step. Once you have the outlines all set, you can add some shading to give your drawing depth and texture. There are nine steps in total, so take your time and enjoy each part of the process! If you want, you can look through the steps beforehand to see how everything fits together. Remember, it’s all about having fun and expressing yourself through your art!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Trunk
First, outline the upright trunk of the magnolia tree.
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Form the Roots
Next, draw the roots spreading out beneath the trunk.
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Add the Branches
Add thin branches growing outward from the upper part of the trunk.
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Draw the Magnolia Flowers
Form the pointy petals of magnolia flowers along the branches. Then, erase any overlapping lines.
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Attach the Leaves
Draw oval, pointy leaves around the branches.
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Outline the Midribs
Add a line down the center of each leaf to form their midribs.
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Form the Grass
Draw pointy blades of grass at the base of the tree.
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Create the Bark Texture
Add short lines along the trunk and branches to outline the tree’s rough bark.
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Color the Magnolia Tree Drawing
First, color the sky light blue. Next, fill in the trunk and branches with brown. Now, use shades of green for the grass and leaves. Then, color the magnolia flowers with shades of pink.
How to Draw a Magnolia Tree PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will guide you on how to draw a magnolia tree. Don’t forget, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to color in! You can either preview it or download it.