1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a long oval body in the lower middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Fly
This cartoon fly is an oval body, a round head, big red eyes, a smile, two wings, six thin legs, stripes and buzz lines. 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 fly, step by step
3Step 3 of 7
Draw the big eyes
On each side of the head, draw a big red oval eye with a white shine. Add a happy smile.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the wings
Draw two see through wings that point up and out from the top of the body.
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6Step 6 of 7
Draw the stripes and buzz lines
Draw a few stripes on the body and some short lines to show the fly buzzing.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your fly
Dark blue grey for the body and head, red for the eyes, light blue for the wings and dark grey for the stripes.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon fly
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Big red eyes
Make the eyes big and red, on the sides of the head.
3
See through wings
Color the wings very light blue.
4
Buzz lines
Short lines near the wings show the fly buzzing.
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 fly, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon fly in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon fly easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why are fly eyes so big?
Fly eyes are made of thousands of tiny parts that help them see all around.
How many wings does a fly have?
A fly has two wings.
What colors do I need for a cartoon fly?
Dark blue grey, red, light blue and dark grey.
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.
