How to Draw a Bonsai Tree – Step-by-Step Tree Drawing for Kids

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Create a tiny masterpiece with Monkey Pen and discover how to draw a bonsai tree step by step using simple branches and natural shapes.

Step 1: Draw a wide, bumpy curved line for the top foliage.

Step 2: Add a wavy line underneath to complete the first foliage cluster.

Step 3: Draw another bumpy curved line below and to the left.

Step 4: Add a wavy lower edge to complete the second foliage cluster.

Step 5: Draw a third bumpy foliage outline on the right.

Step 6: Add its wavy lower edge to complete the cluster.

Step 7: Draw another wide, bumpy foliage outline at the lower left.

Step 8: Add a wavy line underneath to complete it.

Step 9: Draw the upper outline of another foliage cluster at the lower right.

Step 10: Add its wavy lower edge to complete the fifth foliage cluster.

Step 11: Draw the upper trunk and two branches beneath the top foliage just as shown in the image given.

Step 12: Extend a branch towards the foliage on the left.

Step 13: Draw another branch extending towards the foliage on the right.

Step 14: Draw a long, curved line down the left side of the trunk.

Step 15: Connect the lower-left foliage to the trunk with a wavy branch.

Step 16: Connect the lower-right foliage to the trunk with another branch.

Step 17: Extend the left side of the trunk down towards the ground.

Step 18: Extend the right side of the trunk down towards the ground.

Step 19: Draw several spreading roots on the left side.

Step 20: Add more spreading roots in the centre.

Step 21: Draw the remaining roots on the right side.

Step 22: Add smaller branch lines beneath the foliage clusters.

Step 23: Draw long, wavy lines along the trunk to show the bark.

Step 24: Add small oval leaves inside each foliage cluster.

Step 25: Draw a wide oval rim around the bottom of the tree.

Step 26: Add the curved sides and bottom of the large bonsai pot.

Step 27: Draw two small feet underneath the pot.

Step 28: Add small circles and dots around the roots to show soil and pebbles.

Step 29: Check the outlines and erase any unwanted marks. Your bonsai tree is complete! Now color it to make it more beautiful!

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