How to Draw a Bee
Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a happy little bee in just a few easy steps. This bee drawing tutorial is super simple, perfect for kids or anyone who wants to draw a cute cartoon-style bee.
In just 7 simple steps, you’ll learn how to draw a smiling flying bee with big wings and bold stripes. It’s great for young artists, beginners, or anyone who loves fun doodles. You can even download our free printable at the end to follow along.
What You’ll Need:
- Paper
- Pencil or marker
- Printable step-by-step guide (you can grab it at the end!)
Step-by-Step Bee Drawing Instructions
Step 1: Draw the Head
Start by drawing a small circle near the top of your paper. This will be the bee’s head. Try to make it round, but don’t worry if it’s a little wobbly that makes it even cuter.
Step 2: Add the Body
Right under the head, draw a big oval or teardrop shape that points down. This is your bee’s body. Make it bigger than the head like a balloon.
Step 3: Add the Face
Let’s give our bee a smile. Draw two small circles for eyes inside the head. Add a curved line under the eyes for a happy mouth. You can even add tiny dots inside the eyes for extra cuteness.
Step 4: Draw the Antennae
On top of the head, draw two short lines sticking up like tiny springs. Then, add a small circle at the tip of each line. That’s your bee’s fun little antennae.
Step 5: Make the Stripes
Now draw three curved lines across the body. These will be the bee’s classic black stripes. Space them out evenly, like a striped sweater.
Step 6: Add Wings
Time to help our bee fly. Behind each side of the body, draw a big oval shape for wings. You can make them a little pointy if you want. They should look soft, like leaves.
Step 7: Final Touch – Arms or Stinger
Let’s finish your bee. Add a tiny triangle at the bottom of the body for a stinger.
Time to Color
Grab your crayons or markers and color in your buzzing buddy. Use yellow and black for the body, light blue for the wings, and any color you like for the cheeks or background. Make it your own.
Download the Free Printable
Want to keep drawing later? Download your free bee drawing printable below and trace it again and again. Perfect for practicing, coloring, or sharing with a friend.
How to Draw a Bee – Step-by-Step for Kids
Step 1: Make the Body and Head
Start with two shapes – draw a small circle on top for the head and a big oval under it for the bee’s body. Let the two shapes touch.
Step 2: Add the Face and Antennas
Draw two dots for the eyes and a small curved smile on the face. Then, add two short curved lines with circles on top for the antennas.
Step 3: Draw the Wings and Tail Point
Now draw two large curved shapes on both sides of the head for the wings. Under the body, make a small triangle pointing down to form the bee’s stinger.
Step 4: Color and Add Stripes
Time to color your bee! Fill in the wings with a light blue or any color you like. Make the body yellow, and then add thick black stripes across it. Fill in the eyes and stinger with black.
Gallery Time: Share Your Bee Drawing
We’d love to see your buzzing bee drawing. Ask a parent or teacher to tag @drawtwist on social media or email it to us to be featured in our Artist Gallery.
Your artwork might inspire other young artists to start drawing too – so don’t be shy, share your masterpiece with the world.
Bee Fun Facts
- Bees communicate by dancing – it’s called the waggle dance.
- A honeybee can flap its wings about 200 times per second.
- Bees help flowers grow by spreading pollen – they’re amazing helpers.
- Not all bees live in hives – some live alone in tiny holes in the ground.
- Bees love flowers that are blue and purple the most.
Bee Joke Time
Let’s add some giggles to your art time. Here are a few bee jokes you can share while you draw:
Q: What do you call a bee that lives in America?
A: A USB!
Q: What kind of bee can’t make up its mind?
A: A maybe!
Q: What’s a bee’s favorite sport?
A: Rug-bee!
Mini Bee Quiz
Let’s see what you learned. Try answering these:
- What do bees collect from flowers?
- What are the stripes on a bee’s body for?
- What is the dance called that bees use to talk?
- True or False: All bees live in hives.
- How many wings does a bee have?
👉 Answers: 1) Pollen and nectar, 2) Camouflage and warning, 3) Waggle Dance, 4) False, 5) Four wings
Bee Book Recommendations (for Kids)
Pair your drawing with a bee-themed book for a full learning day.
- “Give Bees a Chance” by Bethany Barton – Funny and educational.
- “The Honeybee” by Kirsten Hall – Beautiful illustrations and poetic lines.
- “Buzz-Buzz, Busy Bees” by Dawn Bentley – Interactive and fun for younger readers.
Story Time: What Happens to Your Bee Next
Now that you’ve drawn your bee, let’s give it a story! Is your bee silly, shy, brave, or super speedy? Use your imagination and write what happens next.
Here’s your fun writing prompt to get started:
“One morning, my bee woke up and discovered…”
What did your bee discover? A magical flower garden? A lost map to a honey treasure? A pair of sunglasses that made it super fast? Maybe your bee made a new friend or got stuck in a jar of jelly!
Write a short story or draw a comic strip showing your bee’s big adventure. You can name your bee, give it a home, and even add other bug characters to the tale.
Need some help to spark ideas? Try answering these:
- What does your bee see first when it opens its eyes?
- Where does it go after leaving the hive?
- What funny or exciting thing happens next?
There’s no wrong way to tell your story. Just have fun and let your imagination buzz.
You can send us at [email protected] your story along with your drawing and we will feature it in our Artist Gallery.
Find more easy drawing ideas:
How to Draw Wings, How to Draw a Butterfly, How to Draw a Turtle, How to Draw a Cat, Easy Octopus Doodle Ideas to Try, Simple Whale Doodle Drawing Ideas
