Free drawing guide
How to draw a rose step by step
A rose looks hard, but it grows from a small spiral in the middle. Add the petals one layer at a time, from the center out, then draw the stem and the leaves. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 15 minutes
- 7 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a rose step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw the center
Draw a small spiral near the top of the page. This is the tightly closed middle of the rose.
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Add the first petals
Draw two curved petals that wrap around the spiral, like a cup.
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Add the next petals
Draw bigger petals around the first ones. Let their edges curl out a little at the top.
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Draw the outer petals
Draw the largest petals around the outside and at the bottom of the flower. They open wider than the inner ones.
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Draw the stem
Draw a long stem going down from the bottom of the flower, with a few small pointed leaves under the petals and two thorns.
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Add the leaves
Draw a big pointed leaf on each side of the stem, with a line down the middle and a few veins.
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Color your rose
Go over the final lines. Color the petals red, a little darker where they overlap, and the stem and leaves green.
All steps in one picture
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Questions
How do I draw a rose for beginners?
Start with a small spiral and add petals around it one layer at a time, each layer a little bigger than the last. Do not try to draw the outline of the whole flower first. Steps 1–4 show the order.
How do I draw rose leaves?
Draw each leaf as a pointed oval with a line down the middle and a few short lines for the veins. Step 6 shows the shape.
Is this rose easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this rose?
About 15 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
