Learn how to create an easy Lily drawing in Procreate with 4 beginner-friendly styles: basic, folksy, cutesy, and stained glass.
Easy Lily Drawing Tutorial (4 Beginner-Friendly Styles)
Welcome to the fifth flower-drawing tutorial in my series!
Learn how to draw a lily with four fun and easy step-by-step drawing tutorials! Lilies may look fancy and detailed, but they’re surprisingly simple to draw when you break them down into basic shapes. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a Basic Lily, a Cutesy Lily, a Folksy Lily, and a Stained Glass Lily.
Grab your favorite drawing supplies or open up Procreate, and let’s draw some beautiful blooms!
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 Lily Drawing
Lilies were my late-grandma Lillian’s favorite flower, so this one was extra special to draw.
If this is your favorite style, check out my Enchanted Botanicals Stamp Kit for Procreate.
Easy Folksy Lily 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 you love this style, check out my Modern Folk Art Stamp Kit for Procreate.
Easy CUTESY Lily Drawing
Looking for a lily 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 Lily Drawing
Let’s level up a bit and draw a stained-glass-inspired lily. 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 Lilies
Lilies may look intricate, but they’re surprisingly easy to draw when you break them down into simple shapes. Their long petals, graceful curves, and decorative details also make them a fun flower to customize in your own drawing style.
Here are a few tips for drawing beautiful lilies:
- Start with the center of the flower. Use a small circle or a few simple guidelines to help you arrange the petals evenly around the center.
- Think in groups of six. Lilies typically have six petal-like segments. Draw them radiating outward from the center, allowing some to overlap for a more natural look.
- Make the petals long and curved. Lily petals often curve outward and slightly backward. Avoid making every petal exactly the same shape or size.
- Add prominent stamens. The long stamens extending from the center are one of the most recognizable features of a lily. Add small oval or rounded shapes to the tips.
- Use narrow, pointed leaves. Lily leaves are generally long and slender. Arrange them along the stem at slightly different angles to create movement.
- Add spots and decorative details. Many lilies have freckles, dots, stripes, or contrasting colors near the center of their petals. These small details can make even a simple drawing more interesting.
- Experiment with color and gradients. Try white, pink, orange, yellow, red, purple, or peach. Adding a darker or brighter color toward the center of the petals can create beautiful depth.
- Have fun with the style. Once you understand the basic lily shape, try rounded petals for a cutesy look, decorative patterns for a folksy version, or bold outlines and divided color sections for a stained-glass effect.
With a few flowing petals and simple details, you can create all kinds of lilies, from clean and beginner-friendly flowers to colorful, decorative illustrations.
Easy Lily Drawing FAQs
How do you draw a simple lily for beginners?
To draw a simple lily, start with a small center and add six long, curved petals radiating outward. Give each petal a slightly pointed tip and vary the curves to make the flower look more natural. Next, add a few long stamens extending from the center, then draw a curved stem and narrow leaves. Finish your lily with simple details like lines, dots, or spots on the petals and add color if you’d like.
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 lilies 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 lilies 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 tulip illustrations.
How do I make my lily drawing look more realistic?
To create a more realistic lily, 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 lilies be?
Lilies come in a beautiful range of colors, including white, pink, yellow, orange, red, purple, peach, and cream. Wide varieties feature multiple colors, freckles, spots, contrasting centers, or darker edges on their petals. When drawing lilies, you can use realistic colors inspired by nature or experiment with playful combinations, soft gradients, and unexpected shades to create a more whimsical illustration.
Why do my lily petals look uneven?
Uneven petals are completely normal and often make your flower look more natural. Real flowers aren’t perfectly symmetrical, so slight variations can actually improve the overall appearance of your drawing.
How can I make my lily drawing more decorative?
Try adding patterned petals, playful doodles, decorative centers, hearts, dots, leaves, or folk art-inspired details. Drawing the same flower in different styles is a fun way to develop your creativity and illustration skills.
What can I do with my finished drawings?
Finished 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 lilies?
Once you’ve mastered these, try drawing other beginner-friendly flowers like roses, daisies, sunflowers, tulips, 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 Lily Drawing Guide and Tutorial!
Happy creating!
