Lily of Valley Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Want to draw a lily of valley that actually looks right? Start with a simple center with petal or leaf shapes around it and build from there. This page covers the full process — nine steps from first line to finished drawing — followed by lily of valley drawing ideas in every style: easy, cute, realistic, and a few you probably haven't tried.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with a simple center with petal or leaf shapes around it
How to Draw a Lily of Valley Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Stem and leaf guides
Draw a thin curved oval down the middle of the page for the stem, then a wide oval at its base for the leaves.
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Stem and leaf guides
Draw a thin curved oval down the middle of the page for the stem, then a wide oval at its base for the leaves.
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Stem and left leaf
Trace the arching stem line on the thin oval, then a broad pointed leaf outline on the wide oval.
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Right leaf
Add a second broad pointed leaf mirroring the first one, on the other side of the stem base.
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Top two bells
Add a small bell-shaped flower hanging near the top of the stem, then another just below it.
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Middle two bells
Add a slightly bigger bell-shaped flower hanging further down the stem, then another below it.
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Bottom bell and stalks
Add the largest bell hanging near the bottom of the stem, then short curved stalks connecting all five bells to the stem.
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Frills and veins
Add tiny scalloped frills along the rim of each bell, then curved vein lines running along both leaves.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light stem and leaf guide ovals.
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Color the sprig
Fill the bell flowers white, the stem and stalks light green, and the leaves a deeper green.
Lily of Valley Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic lily of valley clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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Pressed-flower style flat lily of valley
Draw it perfectly flat and symmetrical like a pressed specimen, with a handwritten label beneath.
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A lily of valley growth cycle strip
Bud, half-open, full bloom in three panels — repetition with a story built in.
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A lily of valley wreath
Repeat small versions in a circle guideline — the highest-value use of one flower you've learned.
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A bee or butterfly visiting your lily of valley
One tiny pollinator turns a plant study into a scene.
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Line-art lily of valley tattoo design
Single-weight clean outline, no shading — minimalist flash style.
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A lily of valley border or corner piece
Grow the lily of valley along a page edge or corner — perfect for journals, cards, and letters.
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A single lily of valley study
One bloom, centered, drawn slowly from life or photo — the classic botanical exercise that always ends frameable.
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Lily of Valley in a simple vase
Add a basic vessel and you've turned a flower doodle into a still life.
Tips for Better Lily of Valley Drawings
- Draw petals from the center outward, letting each one overlap a neighbor. Overlap is what separates a flower from a pinwheel.
- Nature is never symmetrical — if your flower looks stiff, rotate a few petals, vary their widths, and let one droop. Imperfect petals read as alive.
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What is the easiest way to draw a lily of valley?
Start with a simple center with petal or leaf shapes around it, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable lily of valley on their very first try with it.
How long should it take to draw a lily of valley?
A simple lily of valley drawing takes about 12 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What supplies do I need for lily of valley drawings?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Can kids draw a lily of valley?
Yes — the lily of valley is one of the friendlier subjects for beginners, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
