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How to Draw a Carnation – Simple Step-by-Step Flower Drawing for Kids

Ruffled petals and elegant layers make this carnation drawing activity a delightful way for children to explore one of the world’s most loved flowers. The easy step-by-step images guide young artists through each stage, making it simple to create a beautiful bloom with confidence. A printable PDF worksheet is included for extra practice, helping children improve fine motor skills, strengthen observation, and enjoy a calm, creative drawing experience. To discover more beautiful blooms, children can also practice how to draw rose using these handy step by step drawing worksheets.

 


Watch layers of ruffled petals come together as Monkey Pen teaches you how to draw a carnation with easy step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Draw a small wavy petal at the top.

Step 2: Add a few small curved petals beside it.

Step 3: Draw more ruffled petals around the top.

Step 4: Add a large wavy petal below the flower.

Step 5: Draw a ruffled petal on the left side.

Step 6: Add more ruffled petals on the upper right side.

Step 7: Draw a large wavy petal along the lower left side.

Step 8: Add another ruffled petal on the left side.

Step 9: Draw a large curved petal across the top.

Step 10: Add a wavy petal on the right side.

Step 11: Draw another petal below the one you have just drawn.

Step 12: Add two large petals at the bottom.

Step 13: Draw two short lines below the flower.

Step 14: Add the small pointed sepal beneath the flower.

Step 15: Draw the stem below the sepal.

Step 16: Add thin, long leaves on both sides of the stem as shown in the given image.

Step 17: Extend the stem downwards.

Step 18: Draw a long leaf on the right side.

Step 19: Add a long-curved leaf on the lower right side.

Step 20: Draw a long, narrow leaf on the left of the stem.

Step 21: Add another narrow leaf on the left side of the stem.

Step 22: Draw a long leaf on the lower left side as in the image.

Step 23: Add a curved leaf at the bottom.

Step 24: Draw another curved leaf on the left side.

Step 25: Draw a small side stem.

Step 26: Add the outline of a small flower bud.

Step 27: Draw the petals of the flower bud.

Step 28: Add another small petal to the bud.

Step 29: Draw the remaining petal details to complete the bud.

Step 30: Your carnation drawing is complete! Now try coloring it!



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