How to Draw a Simple, Quick Rose

1. Begin the simple, quick rose outline by drawing a long, curved "U" shaped line. This forms the basic outline of the rosebud.

2. Next, draw a curvy "Y" shaped line in the middle of the "U." This outlines the edges of the rose's overlapping petals.

3. Draw a curved line on each side of the flower. The lines should intersect the tops of the "U." These lines outline the tips of the petals.

4. Draw two curved lines in the center of the simple rose flower, like the two lobes of a heart, completing the outline.

5. Draw a spiral-shaped line in the center of the blossom. This indicates the coiled petals of the rosebud.

6. Use curved lines that meet at sharp points to form the sepals - small leaves at the base of the flower. Then, draw a small half-circle shape beneath the sepals.

7. Extend two vertical, parallel lines from the base of the flower. This is the rose's stem. From the stem, extend long, curved lines on each side. These will become the central veins of the leaves.

8. Use curved lines to enclose a teardrop-shaped leaf around one of the leaf veins. Then, use short curved lines to enclose a slanted triangle on the side of the stem. This is the rose's thorn.

9. Complete your simple, quick rose outline by sketching the final leaf. Use curved lines to enclose the teardrop shape of the leaf.

Color your cartoon of a simple, quick rose. We've given ours a green stem and leaves and red petals. This is a classic rosy hue, but they can also be found in shades of pink, white, yellow, and orange.