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Draw the body
Draw a long oval body in the middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Cricket
This cartoon cricket is a long body, a round head, a big eye, very long antennae, a wing, a big back leg, grass and music notes. 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 15 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 cricket, step by step
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Draw the face
Draw a big round eye with a white shine, a smile and a pink cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Add the long antennae
From the head, draw two very long antennae that curve back over the body. At the back end, draw two short thin tails.
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Draw the wing and big back leg
Draw a wing on the back with a few lines on it, and a big back leg with the knee pointing up.
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Add the front legs, grass and music notes
Draw small front legs, grass under the cricket and a few music notes to show it chirping.
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Color your cricket
Brown for the body and head, light brown for the wing and leg, dark brown for the lines and green for the grass.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon cricket
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Long antennae
Make the antennae very long, even longer than the body.
3
Back leg
Draw the back leg with the knee pointing up high.
4
Music notes
Add music notes to show the cricket chirping.
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 your own
Once you finish your cricket, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon cricket in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon cricket easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How does a cricket chirp?
A cricket rubs its wings together to make its chirping sound.
What is the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper?
A cricket has very long antennae and chirps at night. A grasshopper has short antennae and is active in the day.
What colors do I need for a cartoon cricket?
Brown, light brown, dark brown and green.
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.
