How to Draw a Marigold Flower

Learn how to draw a great looking Marigold Flower with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Marigold Flower.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Marigold Flower

How to Draw a Great Looking Marigold Flower for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the marigold outline by drawing a series of connected “U” shaped lines. These are the petals at the center of the flower.

Draw another series of “U” shaped petals above and partially hidden behind the first. Then, use overlapping curved lines to enclose the outer petals. Contour them with curved lines.

Easy Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 2

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Draw more petals around all sides of the flowers. Use wavy curved lines, and let the petals overlap. Use curved lines at the sides of petals to contour them and give them a three-dimensional appearance.

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Easy Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 3

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Draw another layer of petals around the edges of the flower. Use wavy curved lines, with overlapping lines at the edges to give them depth.

Easy Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 4

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Draw more overlapping petals, using wavy lines and restoring the round shape of the flower. Then, draw a series of connected “U” shaped lines alongside it. This is the center of a second flower.

Easy Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 5

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Use wavy curved lines to draw two layers of overlapping petals. Note that this flower is viewed from the side.

Easy Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 6

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Use “U” shaped lines to draw more petals atop the second flower, and to enclose the receptacle at its base.

Then, extend a pair of curved lines from the base of each flower. Allow them to join, creating a “Y” shaped stem.

Easy Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 7

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Extend three pairs of curved lines from the stem, allowing each to meet at a sharp point. Draw three leaves at the tip of one of these twigs.

For each leaf, use a series of short lines that meet at jagged points to create the serrated edges.

Add More Details to Your Marigold Flower Picture - Step 8

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Draw more serrated leaves along the stems. Again, use a series of short curved lines that meet at jagged points for the edges of each leaf.

Complete the Outline of Your Marigold Flower Drawing - Step 9

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Draw a few more leaves along the final stem, then draw a curved line down the center of each leaf to indicate the leaf veins.

Color Your Marigold Flower Drawing

Marigold Flower step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your marigold outline is now complete. Color your flowers. Most marigolds are yellow or orange. They can also be red, white, green, striped, or speckled.

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Learn More About The Marigold Flower Drawing

Marigolds look lovely in your garden and your sketchbook. Learn how with the help of this marigold flower drawing tutorial.

Marigolds are many-petaled flowers. They look a bit like a smaller version of this carnation drawing.

Scroll down for a downloadable PDF of this tutorial.

Marigolds are in the aster or daisy family, composed of petals in a circle around the flower's center. Can you see the similarities and differences when you compare the marigold to this daisy drawing?

Marigolds are easy to draw. You'll learn a technique for drawing petals that can be used on many types of flowers. You'll create overlapping petals by drawing wavy lines.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw an Iris Flower or Violets Drawing tutorials.

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