How to Draw a Cartoon Flame

Learn how to draw a great looking Cartoon Flame with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cartoon Flame.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cartoon Flame

How to Draw a Great Looking Cartoon Flame for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cartoon flame outline by drawing two sets of curved lines that meet at sharp points at the top. Connect them on the bottom using "U" shaped lines. This begins the first of the dancing flames.

Drawing Step 2

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. From the opening at the top of the shape, extend two curved lines. Allow them to meet at a sharp point. This encloses the innermost flame. Below the shape, draw a series of "U" shaped lines and curved lines that meet at points. These should be roughly parallel to the bottom of the shape above.

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Drawing Step 3

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Use curved lines of different lengths to extend the flames upward. Allow the lines to meet at sharp points.

Drawing Step 4

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Continue the flames on the opposite side, using "U" shaped lines and curved lines that meet at points. Completely enclose the second layer of the flame.

Drawing Step 5

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Begin drawing a third layer of flame. Use curved lines that meet at points as well as "U" shaped lines. The protrusions of the flame should be roughly parallel to those of the shape above.

Drawing Step 6

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw the side of the flame. Use curved lines of different lengths that meet at sharp points.

Drawing Step 7

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Draw the flames on the opposite side, again using curved lines of different lengths that meet at sharp points.

Add More Details to Your Cartoon Flame Picture - Step 8

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Extend curved lines from each open side, and allow them to meet at a point at the top. Your primary flame is now complete. Then, use curved lines to enclose a crescent moon shape above the flame, indicating that it is "licking" upwards.

Complete the Outline of Your Cartoon Flame Drawing - Step 9

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Draw more curved shapes above the flames like double-pointed teardrop shapes.

Color Your Cartoon Flame Drawing

Cartoon Flame step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your cartoon flame outline is now complete. You can use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to shade it. Flames often appear in various shades of red, orange, yellow, white, and sometimes blue.

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Fire! Don't worry, it's not a real fire. You don't have to reach for the fire alarm just yet - reach for your sketchbook instead. This easy, step-by-step drawing guide can teach you how to draw a cartoon flame.

Fire is an important visual storytelling element in cartoons and comics. It can be destructive or provide life-giving warmth, like this campfire drawing. It can symbolize anger or romance, as in this heart on fire drawing.

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This flame is easy to draw. The shapes are all made from curved lines that meet at sharp points.

Where there's smoke, there's fire, they say. Learn how to draw flames and smoke.

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