How to Draw a Butterfly – Step by Step Drawing
Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a butterfly in just a few easy steps. This butterfly drawing tutorial is super simple, perfect for kids or anyone who wants to draw a cute butterfly.
In just 6 simple steps, you’ll learn how to draw a happy butterfly with big wings and a cheerful face. Whether you’re a beginner or just want a relaxing drawing activity, this tutorial is perfect for you.
You can even download our free printable guide at the end to follow along anytime.
What You’ll Need
- Paper
- Pencil or marker
- Eraser (just in case!)
- Printable step-by-step guide (grab it at the end!)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils for coloring
Warm-Up: Let’s Loosen Up Our Hands
Before we start, let’s warm up our drawing hands. Try these quick doodles:
- Draw a few circles and spirals
- Make some zigzags and rainbow shapes
- Try sketching heart without worrying about being perfect
This helps your hand feel ready to draw smoother lines.
Step-by-Step Butterfly Drawing Tutorial
Step 1: Draw the Head and Body
Start with a small circle near the top of your paper, that’s the butterfly’s head. Then, right below it, draw a long oval shape for the body. It can be skinny or a little chubby your choice.
Step 2: Add the Antennae
On top of the head, draw two wiggly lines curving out like spaghetti noodles. Add a small dot or circle at the tip of each one. These are the butterfly’s antennae.
Step 3: Draw the Top Wings
Time for wings! From the middle of the body, draw a big curvy shape on each side. Imagine making a huge number “3” on the right and a backward “3” on the left. These are the top wings.
Step 4: Add the Bottom Wings
Now add smaller wings underneath the top ones. Start from the lower part of the body and curve outward, making soft “C” shapes. These bottom wings make the butterfly look extra graceful.
Step 5: Decorate the Wings
This is the fun part! Inside each wing, draw big circles, tiny ovals, or even teardrop shapes. You can make the patterns match or mix them up, butterflies come in so many styles.
Step 6: Add a Face and Final Touches
Let’s give your butterfly a happy face. Draw two big eyes, a little smile, and maybe some blushy cheeks. You can also add a few stripes on the body to show the segments.
Time to Color
Grab your favorite crayons or markers and bring your butterfly to life. You can:
- Use real butterfly colors like orange, blue, or yellow
- Make a rainbow butterfly with every color you love
- Try a night butterfly with purples, blues, and silver sparkles
Don’t be afraid to get creative , there’s no wrong way to color your butterfly. You can even draw more butterflies in different colors.
Butterfly Fun Facts
Want to impress your friends and family? Here are some super cool butterfly facts:
- Butterflies taste with their feet, they stand on flowers to taste them.
- The world’s smallest butterfly is the Western Pygmy Blue, only the size of a pea.
- Some butterflies can fly up to 12 miles an hour, zoom zoom!
- Their wings are made of tiny overlapping scales, like shiny tiles.
- Butterflies start as tiny eggs, become caterpillars, then turn into butterflies through metamorphosis
- There are over 17,000 different kinds of butterflies in the world.
- Some butterflies live only for a few weeks, but others can live for months.
Learning while drawing? That’s a win-win!
Gallery Time: Share Your Butterfly Drawing
We’d love to see your beautiful butterfly artwork. Ask a parent, teacher, or guardian to tag @DrawTwist on social media or email it to us. You might be featured in our Gallery.
Your colorful butterfly could inspire someone else to start drawing too.
Easy Tips for First-Time Artists
- Go slow: It’s not a race. Drawing is about having fun.
- Shapes help: Almost everything starts with circles, ovals, and lines.
- It’s okay to erase: If you don’t like a line, try again. Artists redo things all the time.
- Add your style: Want to give your butterfly a crown? Go for it!
- Draw often: The more you draw, the better you get even a few minutes a day helps.
Grab Your Free Printable
Want to practice again later? Download your free butterfly drawing printable below and take it with you anywhere. You can color it again, trace it, or draw along with friends.
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