1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head and eyes
Near the top of your page, draw a round head. On top of it, draw two big round eyes side by side. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Dragonfly
This cartoon dragonfly is a round head with two big eyes, a small oval body, a long thin tail, four long wings and a happy face. 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 dragonfly, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Draw the body
Under the head, draw a small oval, then a long, thin tail that goes straight down.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the top wings
On each side of the small oval, draw a long thin wing that points up and out.
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Draw the bottom wings
Under the top wings, draw two more long wings that point down and out a little.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the face
Draw a dark pupil with a white shine in each eye, a happy smile and pink cheeks.
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Add the stripes and wing lines
Draw short lines across the tail, and a line down the middle of each wing.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your dragonfly
Light blue for the wings, blue for the body, green for the big eyes and pink for the cheeks.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon dragonfly
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Four wings
Dragonflies have four wings. Draw two pointing up and two pointing down.
3
Straight tail
Use a ruler if you like to keep the long tail straight.
4
Light wings
Color the wings very lightly so they look see through.
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 dragonfly, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon dragonfly in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon dragonfly easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a dragonfly and a butterfly?
A dragonfly has a long thin tail and four clear wings. A butterfly has big colorful wings and a short body.
Can I make it colorful?
Yes. Dragonflies can be blue, green, red or even purple.
What colors do I need for a cartoon dragonfly?
Light blue, blue, green 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.
