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How to draw a dandelion

Easy step by step drawing tutorial with Simply art supplies on how to draw a dandelion, presented by artist Amylee Paris.

How to draw a dandelion

Easy step by step drawing tutorial with Simply art supplies on how to draw a dandelion, presented by artist Amylee Paris.

The materials in your kit

Simply sketchbook, A5 format

Simply colouring pencils

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Your step by step guide

Pompom Drawing

Using the coloured pencil of your choice, draw lines that intersect to form a multitude of rays inside a circle to form the pompom.

Repeat the same operation with shorter radii this time to give the illusion of a full pompom.

Next step

Using the coloured pencil of your choice, draw lines that intersect to form a multitude of rays inside a circle to form the pompom.

Repeat the same operation with shorter radii this time to give the illusion of a full pompom.

Dandelion drawing

Still, with the same coloured pencil, add to each line a 6-pointed star forming 3 circles then complete the drawing with a rod starting from the centre of the pompom towards the end of the notebook page to finalise the dandelion.

Next step

Add more dandelions

Using the technique explained in this demonstration, make a small dandelion again to complete the drawing. Have fun adding a few achenes floating in the air like small, freedom-loving parachutes.

Next step

Using the technique explained in this demonstration, make a small dandelion again to complete the drawing. Have fun adding a few achenes floating in the air like small, freedom-loving parachutes.

Results and inspiration

With a different coloured pencil, add several clouds in the background in the sky to give an airier effect to the drawing.

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

Next step

With a different coloured pencil, add several clouds in the background in the sky to give an airier effect to the drawing.

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

Your step by step guide

Step 1

Pompom Drawing

Using the coloured pencil of your choice, draw lines that intersect to form a multitude of rays inside a circle to form the pompom.

Repeat the same operation with shorter radii this time to give the illusion of a full pompom.

Next step

Using the coloured pencil of your choice, draw lines that intersect to form a multitude of rays inside a circle to form the pompom.

Repeat the same operation with shorter radii this time to give the illusion of a full pompom.

Dandelion drawing

Next step

Add more dandelions

Using the technique explained in this demonstration, make a small dandelion again to complete the drawing. Have fun adding a few achenes floating in the air like small, freedom-loving parachutes.

Next step

Using the technique explained in this demonstration, make a small dandelion again to complete the drawing. Have fun adding a few achenes floating in the air like small, freedom-loving parachutes.

Results and inspiration

With a different coloured pencil, add several clouds in the background in the sky to give an airier effect to the drawing.

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

Next step

With a different coloured pencil, add several clouds in the background in the sky to give an airier effect to the drawing.

Don’t forget to show us your art using #simplycreate

What you'll need

Simply Drawing & Sketching Paper

Daler-Rowney Simply Drawing & Sketching Paper is a comprehensive range of pads with good quality papers supporting the most important dry techniques, from sketching and drawing to marker and pastel works.

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Simply Coloured Pencils

Daler-Rowney Simply Coloured Pencils feature highly pigmented, pre-sharpened ends. Ideal for family activities!

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About the artist:

The painter Amylee Paris tirelessly finds her inspiration in colour and nature. Her abstract blooms and portraits shine in several art galleries in the UK.