Learn how to create an easy daisy drawing in Procreate with 4 beginner-friendly styles: basic, folksy, cutesy, and stained glass.
Easy Daisy Drawing Tutorial (4 Beginner-Friendly Styles)
Welcome to the second flower drawing tutorial in my flower drawing series!
Daisies are one of the easiest and most cheerful flowers to draw, making them a perfect choice for beginners. With their simple petals, sunny centers, and endless opportunities for creativity, daisy drawings are a fun way to practice floral illustration skills without getting overwhelmed by complicated shapes.
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a daisy in 4 different styles: basic (with a twist), cutesy, folksy, and stained glass-inspired. Each daisy has its own unique look and personality, making this a fun way to experiment with different illustration styles while building your floral drawing skills.
Grab your preferred drawing tools, and let’s create some daisies that are playful, colorful, and full of personality!
What You’ll Need
Anything you can draw with! While I did these on my iPad in the Procreate App, you can follow along with traditional supplies as well. You can check out my favorite digital and physical art supplies on my Amazon page!
Easy BASIC DAISY Drawing
There are many traditional daisy tutorials online, so I’m giving this a playful twist and infusing it with my style.
If you love this style, check out my Modern Folk Art Stamp Kit for Procreate.
Easy Folksy DAISY Drawing
Folksy florals are one of my favorite ways to create whimsical, beginner-friendly artwork. Don’t be afraid to try non-traditional colors. They add to the whimsy and playfulness!
If this is your favorite style, check out my Enchanted Botanicals Stamp Kit for Procreate.
Easy CUTESY DAISY Drawing
Looking for a daisy that’s a bit more artsy than realistic? This cutesy one may be just the thing!
If you love this one, check out my Super Cute Stamp Kit for Procreate.
Easy Stained Glass DAISY Drawing
Let’s level up a bit and draw a stained-glass-inspired daisy. I created this using my Stained Glass Kit for Procreate. Want a video tutorial? Watch a free lesson on how I create Stained Glass Art in Procreate.
Stained Glass Video Tutorial
Tips for Drawing Daisies
Daisies may look simple, but a few small techniques can make your flower drawings look more polished and natural. Here are some beginner-friendly tips to help you create beautiful daisy illustrations in Procreate:
Start with the Center Circle
The center of the daisy acts as your guide for placing petals evenly around the flower. Drawing the center first makes it much easier to build a balanced daisy shape.
Vary Your Petal Shapes
Real daisies aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Try making some petals slightly wider, longer, or more curved than others to give your flower a more natural appearance.
Overlap a Few Petals
Allowing a few petals to overlap can add depth and make your daisy feel less flat, especially in more realistic or watercolor-inspired styles.
Don’t Worry About Perfection
One of the best things about drawing daisies is that they look great with a loose, playful style. Small imperfections often add charm and personality to the finished flower.
Experiment with Different Centers
The center of a daisy can completely change its look. Try circles, spirals, dots, textures, hearts, or decorative patterns to create different artistic styles.
Use Color to Create Personality
Classic white petals are beautiful, but daisies also look wonderful in pink, peach, yellow, blue, or even rainbow color palettes. Don’t be afraid to get creative.
Add Simple Leaves and Stems
A few leaves and a curved stem can instantly make your flower feel more complete and help fill empty space in your composition.
Try Multiple Styles
Once you’ve mastered a basic daisy, experiment with cutesy, folksy, watercolor, or stained glass-inspired versions. Drawing the same flower in different styles is a great way to build your illustration skills and discover your favorite artistic techniques.
Easy Daisy Drawing FAQs
How do you draw a simple daisy for beginners?
The easiest way to draw a daisy is to start with a circle for the center, then add oval-shaped petals around it. Once you have the basic flower shape, you can add a stem, leaves, and color to complete your drawing.
What is the easiest flower to draw?
Daisies are often considered one of the easiest flowers to draw because they use simple shapes and don’t require complicated layering. Their straightforward structure makes them perfect for beginners.
Can I draw daisies in Procreate as a beginner?
Absolutely! Procreate is a great tool for beginner flower drawings. You can use layers to sketch, ink, color, and experiment with different styles while easily correcting mistakes along the way.
What brushes work best for drawing daisies in Procreate?
The best brush depends on the style you’re creating. Monoline brushes are great for clean outlines, watercolor brushes create soft painted effects, and textured brushes can add extra personality to your daisy illustrations.
How do I make my daisy drawing look more realistic?
To create a more realistic daisy, vary the size and direction of your petals, add subtle shading, and include overlapping petals. Small details in the flower center can also help add depth and dimension.
What colors can daisies be?
While white petals with yellow centers are the most recognizable, daisies come in many colors, including pink, peach, yellow, orange, purple, and red. Feel free to experiment with different color palettes to create your own unique designs. If you’re going for an artsy or whimsical look, I like to use unexpected colors!
Why do my daisy petals look uneven?
Uneven petals are completely normal and often make your flower look more natural. Real daisies aren’t perfectly symmetrical, so slight variations can actually improve the overall appearance of your drawing.
How can I make my daisy drawing more decorative?
Try adding patterned petals, playful doodles, decorative centers, hearts, dots, leaves, or folk art-inspired details. Drawing the same daisy in different styles is a fun way to develop your creativity and illustration skills.
What can I do with my finished daisy drawings?
Finished daisy illustrations can be used for greeting cards, stickers, digital planners, social media graphics, wall art, scrapbooking projects, or personal creative practice. They’re also perfect for creating repeating floral patterns.
What flowers should I draw after learning daisies?
Once you’ve mastered daisies, try drawing other beginner-friendly flowers like roses, tulips, sunflowers, lavender, or cherry blossoms. Each flower teaches different techniques while helping you build confidence as an artist. I’ll be sharing tutorials for all of these over the coming months as part of my “Flower Fridays” series.
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I hope you enjoy this Daisy Drawing Guide and Tutorial!
Happy creating!
