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How To Draw A Butterfly – 5 Ways (With Pictures)

Last Update: June 28, 2024 Han Sumi

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In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a butterfly step-by-step.

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  • How To Draw A Butterfly – A Step By Step Guide
    • 1. Kawaii Butterfly Drawing
    • 2. Cute Butterfly Drawing
    • 3. Cartoon Butterfly Drawing
    • 4. Simple Butterfly Drawing
    • 5. Butterfly Drawing From Letter X

How To Draw A Butterfly – A Step By Step Guide

1. Kawaii Butterfly Drawing

How To Draw A Butterfly Step By Step

Step 1: Draw a circle for the butterfly’s head section.

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 1

Step 2: Below the head, draw an oval shape that’s a little longer for the butterfly’s abdomen.

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 2

Step 3: Sketch the top wing of the butterfly

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 3

Step 4: Sketch out the bottom wings.

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 4

Step 5: The fifth step in a guide on how to draw a butterfly will be drawing the antennae of your butterfly.

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 5

Step 6: Add the final details to your butterfly

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 6

Step 7: Color your butterfly drawing

How To Draw A Butterfly Step 7

>>>Read more: How To Draw A Grasshopper

2. Cute Butterfly Drawing

Step 1: Draw a circle for the head.

cute butterfly drawing step 1

Step 2: Add two large, round eyes to the head

cute butterfly drawing step 2

Step 3: Add a sweet smile

cute butterfly drawing step 3

Step 4: From the top of the head, draw two curvy lines for antennae.

cute butterfly drawing step 4

Step 5: Below the head, draw a gentle curve for the butterfly’s thorax.

cute butterfly drawing step 5

Step 6: Below the thorax, draw an oval shape that’s a little wider for the abdomen.

cute butterfly drawing step 6

Step 7: Draw wavy lines spanning the width of the abdomen

cute butterfly drawing step 7

Step 8: Draw two large top wings, below each top wing, draw a smaller loop for the bottom wings.

cute butterfly drawing step 8

Step 9: Draw six thin, relatively short lines to form the butterfly’s legs

cute butterfly drawing step 9

Step 10: Inside each wing, draw patterns.

cute butterfly drawing step 10

Step 11: Add small lines along the body

cute butterfly drawing step 11

Step 12: For a cute look, choose bright and soft colors to color your butterfly.

cute butterfly drawing step 12

3. Cartoon Butterfly Drawing

Step 1: Sketch the basic shape of the butterfly’s body and head

cartoon butterfly drawing step 1

Step 2: Draw the first top wing

cartoon butterfly drawing step 2

Step 3: Draw the second top wing and lower wing

cartoon butterfly drawing step 3

Step 4: Adding four legs for your butterfly

cartoon butterfly drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw two circle on the head for the butterfly’s eyes

cartoon butterfly drawing step 5

Step 6: Adding smiling mouth and antennae

cartoon butterfly drawing step 6

Step 7: Erase and re-draw any parts lopsided.

cartoon butterfly drawing step 7

Step 8: Choose colors that mimic those found in nature for your butterfly

cartoon butterfly drawing step 8

4. Simple Butterfly Drawing

Step 1: Draw a small circle for the head of the butterfly.

simple butterfly drawing step 1

Step 2: Add a smiley face on the head of the butterfly for a cute touch.

simple butterfly drawing step 2

Step 3: Draw a thorax below the head

simple butterfly drawing step 3

Step 4: Add a tear drop shape for the body of the butterfly.

simple butterfly drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw two large and symmetrical wings on either side of the body.

simple butterfly drawing step 5

Step 6: Adding two lower wings below the top wings

simple butterfly drawing step 6

Step 7: Draw six legs and antennae

simple butterfly drawing step 7

Step 8: Add simple patterns or designs on the wings.

simple butterfly drawing step 8

Step 9: Coloring to complete your butterfly drawing

simple butterfly drawing step 9

5. Butterfly Drawing From Letter X

Step 1: Start by drawing a large and bold letter “X” in the center of your paper.

butterfly drawing from letter X step 1

Step 2: Extend the top of the “X” to create the butterfly’s upper wings.

butterfly drawing from letter X step 2

Step 3: Continue this step with lower wings

butterfly drawing from letter X step 3

Step 4: Divide the top and bottom sections of the letter “X” to create the butterfly’s body.

butterfly drawing from letter X step 4

Step 5: Enhance the wings by adding patterns

butterfly drawing from letter X step 5

Step 6: Color your butterfly drawing

butterfly drawing from letter X step 6

With five ways on the blog easydrawforkids.com, even children can learn how to draw a butterfly.

If you follow along, you’ll create your gorgeous butterflies quickly!

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