1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head and body
In the middle of your page, draw a small round head. Under it, draw a long, thin body with round ends. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Butterfly
This cartoon butterfly has a thin body, a smiley face and four round wings with matching spots. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 4 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 4 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon butterfly, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Draw the top wings
On each side of the body, draw a big round wing that goes up and out, like a big letter D lying on its side. Both wings should be the same size.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the bottom wings
Under the top wings, draw two smaller round wings that go down and out.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the face and antennae
On the head, draw two small round eyes with a white shine, a tiny pink cheek on each side and a little smile. On top of the head, draw two thin antennae that curl at the ends.
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5Step 5 of 7
Add the big spots
In each top wing, draw a big circle. In each bottom wing, draw a smaller circle. Put them in the same place on both sides.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the small dots and stripes
Near the edges of the wings, draw a few small dots. Draw three short curved stripes across the body.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your butterfly
Color the top wings pink and the bottom wings purple. Color the spots and dots yellow and the head and body light purple. Color the cheeks pink and keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon butterfly
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Mirror it
Draw one wing, then copy it on the other side. Turning your paper can help.
3
Big on top
The top wings should be bigger than the bottom wings.
4
Match the spots
Put each spot in the same place on both sides.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it a rainbow
Color each wing a different bright color for a rainbow butterfly.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon butterfly in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon butterfly easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is one of the easiest drawings here. Most children from about age 4 can follow it.
How do I make both wings the same?
Draw the left wing first, then draw the right wing slowly while looking at the first one. Fix it with your eraser if needed.
What colors do I need for a cartoon butterfly?
Pink, purple, light purple and yellow, but any bright colors will look great.
Can I draw a monarch butterfly?
Yes. Color the wings orange, add black edges and lines, and put small white dots along the edges.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
