10 Folksy Flowers to Draw. Learn how to draw ten delightful flower styles, with easy step-by-step instructions!
10 Folksy Flowers to Draw
Looking to add a touch of floral flair to your artwork? In this blog post, you’ll learn how to draw ten delightful, folksy flower styles that are as whimsical as they are easy to master. They’re super cute, wonderfully whimsical, and totally beginner-friendly.
Whether you’re new to drawing flowers or just want to unwind with some simple doodling, these step-by-step tutorials will guide you through creating cheerful blooms inspired by folk art styles.
FLORAL ANATOMY
Below are some basic floral anatomy terms you may hear me use in my YouTube video lessons and this blog post. It’s a non-comprehensive list but covers the main elements I use in my botanical drawing style.
For full-color inspiration, head to my Instagram to see a bunch of folksy floral art pieces and book cover designs I’ve done recently. I shared a peek at a recent one I drew below!
10 FOLKSY FLOWERS TO DRAW: Let’s get sketchin’!
I will share a visual step-by-step guide for drawing each flower. After you draw your lineart, have fun adding colors and details to make them unique.
💡 Tip: At the end of this blog post, check out my tips for customizing each flower to give it your personal flair!
Folksy Flower No. 1: Puddle Petal
Shows its imperfections in the cutest way possible—irregular and lovable.
💡 Tip: Keep your petals loose and flowy—think puddly and organic. The charm is in the imperfections!
Folksy Flower No. 2: Bumble Blossom
A bee’s best friend—bright, welcoming, and buzzing with charm.
💡 Tip: Use heart-shaped petals and a bold sunshiny center to make this flower stand out. Add a bee if you’re feeling cutesy!
Folksy Flower No. 3: Flutterbud
Like a happy heart that’s mid-flutter—this bloom looks ready to fly away.
💡 Tip: Lean into the folksy vibes! Draw a butterfly as the center of your flower and surround it with tulip-inspired layers.
Folksy Flower No. 4: Sprinkle Cookie Flower
Who says your flowers have to be conventional? This confetti-loving flower looks like it just came from a party. Speaking of parties…How cute would this be on a party invite? I opted to forgo a stem and leaves on this one, but feel free to play with adding some to fit your vision.
💡 Tip: Add confetti curlieque petals and sprinkles around a bow center, and decorate the “white space” around the cookie flower with playful curls, dots, and sparks.
Folksy Flower No. 5: Enchanted Bloom
Full of enchanted vibes and gradient colors, this flower belongs in a storybook.
💡 Tip: Use soft, rounded shapes and hearts. Let some petals, leaves, and the bud overlap the central flower.
Folksy Flower No. 6: Fairytale Floral
If you flip this flower upside down, it resembles a ruffled-edged bell with a tutu. Swirly vines and sparks give it a fairytale-esque vibe.
💡 Tip: Draw an upside-down bell-like shape with ruffled edges as your sepal. Add flair with the colors and details.
Folksy Flower No. 7: Button Bloomer
Simple but charming! This little cutie looks great in clusters or borders without the stem.
💡 Tip: Start with a button in the center and then draw bubbly petals around it. Next, add simple stitching details—easy and adorable.
Folksy Flower No. 8: Fluffy Puff
A fluffy flower topped with puffballs of sunshine—it’s the kind of flower you blow on and make a wish!
💡 Tip: Use rounded petal shapes and draw lots of them tightly together for a cute puffy look.
Folksy Flower No. 9: Doodlecup Delight
An adorable, droopy flower that looks like it’s swaying in the breeze.
💡 Tip: Draw a curved center and let the blooms hang down with doodle-y lines and dotted details.
Folksy Flower No. 10: Doodle Daisy
Cheerful, happy, and super simple—this daisy’s always a bright spot.
💡 Tip: Keep your petals spaced evenly(ish) around a larger center for that classic daisy look.
FLOWERS TO DRAW: CUSTOMIZATION
Below, I’ve taken one super simple flower and shown you a few of the endless ways to change it up. Remember to try flipping it upside down for an entirely new look!
The base flower is Stamp 6 from my Enchanted Botanicals Stamp Kit for Procreate, and this graphic is an example from the PDF Guide that comes with the brush set.
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- Grab a copy of my book, The Art of Playful Lettering, on Amazon.
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- Pre-order my Modern Folk Art Coloring Book to relax and color my hand-drawn designs.
- Check out my 2025 Playful Lettering Style Challenge.
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