How to Draw an Orange Blossom (Easy Step by Step)
This smiling orange blossom is a friendly flower with a puffy cloud-shaped head, a short stem, and two leaves. It is built from just a few simple shapes: a wavy outline with six round bumps, two pointy leaves, and a tiny face. It is a great first flower for beginners.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw an orange blossom step by step
How to Draw an Orange Blossom · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Cloud-shaped flower head
Draw one wavy outline in the middle of your page, with six round bumps all the way around: one on top, two on each side, and one at the bottom. It should look like a puffy cloud.
Step 3: The stem
From the bottom bump, draw a short, thick line going down. Let it lean a little to the left and finish with a rounded end.
Step 4: The left leaf
Near the bottom of the stem, draw a pointy leaf shape, like a lemon slice, stretching out to the left. Start and end the curved lines at the stem.
Step 5: The right leaf
Draw a matching leaf on the other side of the stem, stretching to the right. Make it about the same size as the first one.
Step 6: Two round eyes
In the middle of the flower, draw two small dots side by side. Fill them in solid.
Step 7: A happy smile
Between the eyes and a little below them, draw a tiny curve like a smile.
Step 8: Leaf veins
Inside each leaf, draw one gentle line that starts near the stem and curves out toward the leaf tip. Stop before you touch the edge.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your orange blossom? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mushroom or how to draw a sunflower next.
Tips for drawing an orange blossom
- Draw the six bumps one at a time and keep them about the same size. Let each bump meet the next one at a little dip so the flower head looks even.
- The stem is short and thick, so press a little harder as you draw it and finish with a rounded end.
- For the leaves, start at the stem and draw two curved lines that meet at a point far away. Add the vein last so it stays inside the leaf.
Free orange blossom coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this orange blossom coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your orange blossom drawing
Try soft orange or peach for the flower head, green for the leaves and stem, and dark brown for the eyes. For a creative twist, color the flower head in different shades of orange and yellow for a sunset flower.
Orange blossom fun fact for kids
Orange blossoms grow on orange trees and smell sweet. The orange blossom is also the state flower of Florida.
Questions about drawing an orange blossom
What shapes do I need to draw an orange blossom?
You need a wavy cloud shape with six round bumps for the flower head, two pointy ovals for the leaves, and a short thick line for the stem. Two dots and a tiny curve make the face.
How do I make my orange blossom look cuter?
Place the eyes a little apart and draw the smile small and low between them. Keep the eye dots solid so they stand out.
How do I draw bumps that look even?
Draw one bump on top, two on each side, and one at the bottom, and keep them about the same size. Take your time so each bump meets the next at a little dip.
