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Draw the glowing tail
On the left, draw a round tail end. Draw a big circle around it for the glow. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Firefly
This cartoon firefly is a glowing round tail, an oval body, a round head, a happy face, two wings, antennae, legs and stars. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon firefly, step by step
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, a happy smile and pink cheeks.
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Draw the wings
On top of the body, draw two long round wings that point up and back.
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Add the antennae, legs and stars
Draw two antennae on the head, three small legs under the body and a few stars in the night sky.
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Color your firefly
Yellow for the glowing tail, light yellow for the glow, black for the body, red for the head, light blue for the wings and yellow for the stars.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon firefly
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Glow circle
Draw a big circle around the tail to show the glow.
3
Bright tail
Color the tail bright yellow and the glow very light yellow.
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Night sky
Add little stars so it looks like night time.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your firefly, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon firefly in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon firefly easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do fireflies glow?
Fireflies make light in their tails to talk to other fireflies.
Can I color the background dark?
Yes. A dark blue sky makes the glowing tail stand out even more.
What colors do I need for a cartoon firefly?
Yellow, light yellow, black, red, light blue.
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.
