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Draw the head
On the right side of your page, draw a big round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Caterpillar
This cartoon caterpillar is a round head, four round body parts, a happy face, two antennae, little feet, spots and a leaf. 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 caterpillar, step by step
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Draw the body
To the left of the head, draw four round circles in a wavy row for the body. Each one overlaps the next.
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Draw the face
On the head, draw two round eyes with a white shine, a big smile and a pink cheek.
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Add the antennae
On top of the head, draw two thin antennae with a small ball at each end.
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Draw the little feet
Under each body circle, draw a short little foot.
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Add the spots and leaf
Draw a round spot on each body circle. Then draw a big leaf under the caterpillar with a line down the middle.
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Color your caterpillar
Green and light green for the body, green for the head, yellow for the spots, dark green for the feet and leaf, and pink for the cheek.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon caterpillar
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Wavy row
Put the body circles a little up and down so the caterpillar looks like it is crawling.
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Two greens
Use two greens for the body circles to make them stand out.
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Big head
Make the head bigger than the body circles.
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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 caterpillar, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon caterpillar in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon caterpillar easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What does a caterpillar turn into?
A caterpillar turns into a butterfly or a moth.
Can I make the caterpillar longer?
Yes. Just add more circles to the body.
What colors do I need for a cartoon caterpillar?
Green, light green, dark green, yellow and pink.
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.
