How to Draw a Butterfly
Learn how to draw a butterfly step by step. This page keeps every butterfly lesson in one place, like a cute cartoon butterfly with pink and purple wings. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon butterfly
A thin body, a round head with curly antennae and four wings: two big ones on top and two smaller ones below. Both sides of a butterfly match, so whatever you draw on the left, draw the same on the right.
Tips for drawing a butterfly
- Draw the top wings bigger than the bottom wings.
- Keep both sides the same, like a mirror.
- Put the same spots in the same places on each side.
- Curl the ends of the antennae.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a butterfly for kids?
Draw a round head and a long thin body. Add two big top wings, two smaller bottom wings, a smiley face and curly antennae. Finish with matching spots on the wings.
What colors do you use for a cartoon butterfly?
Any bright colors you like. Pink top wings, purple bottom wings and yellow spots look great together.
Why do both sides of a butterfly look the same?
Butterflies are symmetrical. The left wings and the right wings have the same shape and pattern, like a mirror.