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How To Draw An Ant – 5 Ways (With Pictures)

Last Update: June 29, 2024 Han Sumi

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Have you ever wanted to draw a cute ant?

Today, easydrawforkids.com will guide you on how to draw an ant in no time!

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  • How To Draw An Ant – A Step By Step Guide
    • 1. Cute Ant Drawing
    • 2. Queen Ant Drawing
    • 3. Ant Carrying Orange Drawing
    • 4. Back Side Of Ant Drawing
    • 5. Cartoon Ant Drawing

How To Draw An Ant – A Step By Step Guide

1. Cute Ant Drawing

how to draw an ant step by step

Step 1: Start by drawing circle for the ant’s head.

how to draw an ant step 1

Step 2: Now draw an oval shape below the ant’s head to represent the ant’s thorax.

how to draw an ant step 2

Step 3: Sketch a larger oval shape for the ant’s abdomen under the thorax. 

how to draw an ant step 3

Step 4: The fourth step of this guide on how to draw an ant will focus on the six legs of your ant.

Now, sketch lines for each leg, extending them from the thorax.

how to draw an ant step 4

Step 5: On the top of the head, you draw two lines extending upwards that curve slightly outwards to represent the antennae.

how to draw an ant step 5

Step 6: Now, you draw two horizontal ovals side-by-side to form the ant’s large compound eyes. 

Draw segmented lines on the antennae, thorax, and legs.

how to draw an ant step 6

Step 7: Now that you successfully this guide on how to draw an ant, it’s time to colour out a cute ant. 

how to draw an ant step 7

2. Queen Ant Drawing

Step 1: First, draw an oval shape for the head

queen ant drawing step 1

Step 2: Next, add a smaller oval shape for the abdomen.

queen ant drawing step 2

Step 3: Next, draw a crown on the head of your queen ant.

queen ant drawing step 3

Step 4: Draw two oval shape beside the crown for the hair

queen ant drawing step 4

Step 5: On the thorax, draw a pair of small, triangular wings.

queen ant drawing step 5

Step 6: You add two short, curved lines on either side of the head to represent the queen ant’s antennae.

Then, add the legs for your queen ant.

queen ant drawing step 6

Step 7: Now, draw two small circles for the queen ant’s eyes. 

Next, draw a small triangle shape for the queen ant’s mandibles.

Then, add details to the queen ant’s body by drawing curved lines along the abdomen to represent the segments.

queen ant drawing step 7

Step 8: When colouring your queen ant drawing, refer to images of the insect’s natural colours. 

queen ant drawing step 8

3. Ant Carrying Orange Drawing

Step 1

ant carrying orange drawing step 1

Step 2

ant carrying orange drawing step 2

Step 3: Now it’s time to draw the orange fruit that the cute ant is carrying. 

ant carrying orange drawing step 3

Step 4: Draw the legs holding orange fruit, as shown in the picture

ant carrying orange drawing step 4

Step 5: You can also add antennae by drawing two thin lines on top of the head.

ant carrying orange drawing step 5

Step 6: In this step on guide how to draw an ant, focus on adding more details to the ant

ant carrying orange drawing step 6

Step 7: Now that you have all the details drawn, it’s time to add colour to your cute ant.

ant carrying orange drawing step 7

4. Back Side Of Ant Drawing

Step 1: Firstly, you draw an oval shape

back side of ant drawing step 1

Step 2: Next, draw a larger oval shape below it

back side of ant drawing step 2

Step 3: Now, connect two oval shapes to complete the shape of the ant

back side of ant drawing step 3

Step 4: Next, sketch the legs and antenna.

back side of ant drawing step 4

Step 5: Draw curved lines along the abdomen to represent the segments.

back side of ant drawing step 5

Step 6: Add color to your drawing by your style

back side of ant drawing step 6

5. Cartoon Ant Drawing

Step 1: Start by drawing a slight oval shape for the head.

cartoon ant drawing step 1

Step 2: Now you draw the ant’s thorax by creating a rounded shape just below the head.

cartoon ant drawing step 2

Step 3: You add a larger oval shape below the thorax to form the ant’s abdomen.

cartoon ant drawing step 3

Step 4: Add curved lines on each side of the ant’s body to create the legs.

cartoon ant drawing step 4

Step 5: Now, you draw two small, circular shapes on the head for the ant’s eyes.

Draw a small, elongated shape below the eyes for the ant’s mouth.

Add two short, curved lines on the head for the ant’s antennae.

cartoon ant drawing step 5

Step 6: Draw small, oval-shaped patterns on the thorax and abdomen

cartoon ant drawing step 6

Step 7: Coloring

cartoon ant drawing step 7

Now, you complete this guide on how to draw an ant!

I hope this blog post has helped you in your journey towards becoming a better artist. 

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