How to draw an orchid with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy drawing tutorial for beginners and kids.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
To begin this tutorial on how to draw an orchid, we’ll start by drawing some small, self-contained buds attached to the flower.
The buds will be quite small and round in shape, and they will have lines going inwards to show that they have folded in on themselves.
You can then draw some thin lines for the stem to which the bud is attached to finish this step.
Step 2
Draw some more buds for the orchid
Now that you’ve drawn a few buds for your orchid drawing, you should have no trouble drawing a few more! In this step we will add three more buds to the stem.
As you can see in the reference image, these will be slightly larger than the ones you drew earlier. The stem to which they are attached will also get a little thicker as it goes on.
Step 3
Next, draw the first orchid
We drew several buds for this orchid tutorial, but for this next part we will draw the orchid flowers first.
The orchid is made up of several large, flowing petals surrounding a rather intricate structure in the center. You may find it easier to start with that central structure and then draw the petals that connect to it.
The image will guide you through how these petals should look and if you find yourself struggling a bit you can use a pencil to start and then use the pen when you’re happy with it.
Once you’re satisfied with how your orchid looks, you’re ready to move on!
Step 4
Draw a second orchid for the picture
This step of your orchid drawing will see you add another flower, however, even though you have drawn one flower, one will not exactly repeat the other.
First, you can draw some more lines from the first orchid to which the second one will be attached.
Then you will draw a second flower on that stem. It will be similar to the first image, but it will be directly facing us, so some of the shapes will be a little different.
The reference image will definitely guide you as you draw, so be sure to refer back to it!
Step 5
Now you can add some more buds to your drawing
We will be going in circles in this fifth step of the how to draw an orchid tutorial. We start by drawing some buds for the picture and we will finish doing the same for this part before the final step. To do this, we will add five more buds of different lengths above the orchid you just drew.
Once you have these buds, you’re ready for the final step! However, this is your drawing, and that means you can put some of your own finishing touches on it if you want.
These can be as simple as adding more buds, or as complex as adding a whole new orchid next to this bud. You can also paint a beautiful garden background and this would be a great way to add more of your favorite flowers to this picture.
These are just a few ideas, but what else could you think of to complete this amazing orchid drawing?
Step 6
Complete your orchid painting with some colors
You have reached the last step of drawing orchids and this step is going to be fun! In this section you can add some nice colors to really complete this picture.