How to draw plants

Get in touch with nature through our collection of plant drawings by other artists.

From delicate flowers to towering trees, these examples will inspire you to explore the diverse beauty of the botanical world and learn how to draw plants in your own style.

  • plant by Sally

    @Sally

    Ivy pot PLANT.........coloured ink

  • plant by Grysiacz

    @Grysiacz

    Hi everyone ๐Ÿ‘‹ that's my first work for Sketch a day and I hope you'll like it ๐Ÿ˜…

  • plant by valerie

    @valerie

    Poppies are one of my favourite plants and one is a,ready out in the garden. Ref from a Julie king book.

  • plant by sarahculture

    @sarahculture

    "Plant!" ๐Ÿ’š I had tons of ideas for this prompt, but things didn't work out the way I planned, so you get quick fan art instead :P

  • plant by lucie

    @lucie

    "I am groot" translates to "I am a plant"

  • plant by Nevadaseaworkers

    @Nevadaseaworkers

    Plant - gone for the P's pastel and pencil

  • plant by ArtbyNicko

    @ArtbyNicko

    Guardians of the Galaxy's Baby Groot! Most lovable plant ever in the movies ๐Ÿ˜‚ Need some shading improvements tho

  • plant by paramita

    @paramita

    Pencil sketch...I don't have time to complete the picture ๐Ÿ˜ซ sorry for that ๐Ÿ˜”...reference from pinterest

  • plant by DreamFollower

    @DreamFollower

    Put more love into this one. Went with drawing a dryad : 3

  • plant by R____J

    @R____J

    One of my fav characters WALL-E๐Ÿฅฐ drew this with pencil and pen.

  • plant by Genotria

    @Genotria

    This was an old sketch that we did at school. A3 paper and purple ink pen were used in this. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

  • plant by raynbow_prysm

    @raynbow_prysm

    Little Shop of Horrors

  • plant by Jesss

    @Jesss

    Couldn't decide between my favourite plants :) only pencil and eraser, no reference. Had a lot of fun!

  • plant by chicky

    @chicky

    I am Groot - Reference use for general shape of character: vignette.wikia.nocookie.net

  • plant by masmith

    @masmith

    Plant in watercolour.

  • plant by Ilaria04

    @Ilaria04

    Google reference

  • plant by Joolz_Blueberry

    @Joolz_Blueberry

    Mad moment with ink

How to draw plants in pencil

Experience the subtle beauty of pencil art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From detailed, photorealistic drawings to loose, expressive sketches, let your creativity flow as you explore the limitless possibilities of this medium.

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