1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
On the left side of your page, draw a round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Honey Bee
This cartoon honey bee is a round head, antennae, a fuzzy body, a long striped tummy, a stinger, two wings, legs and a honeycomb. 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 honey bee, step by step
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Add the face and antennae
Draw two big round eyes with a white shine, a happy smile and pink cheeks. Add two antennae with little balls on the ends.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the fuzzy body and tummy
Next to the head, draw a small fuzzy body with bumpy edges. Then draw a long oval tummy behind it.
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Add the stripes and stinger
Draw three curved stripes across the tummy and a tiny pointy stinger at the end.
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Draw the wings
On top of the body, draw two oval wings that lean back.
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Add the legs and honeycomb
Draw three little legs under the body. Below the bee, draw some honeycomb shapes with six sides and a drip of honey.
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Color your honey bee
Golden yellow for the tummy, brown for the fuzzy body and stripes, light blue for the wings, orange for the honey and yellow for the honeycomb.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon honey bee
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Long tummy
A honey bee has a longer tummy than a bumble bee. Draw a long oval.
3
Fuzzy body
Draw small bumps around the middle part so it looks fuzzy.
4
Six sided cells
Each honeycomb cell has six sides.
5
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 honey bee, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon honey bee in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon honey bee easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do honey bees make honey?
Honey bees drink nectar from flowers and turn it into honey inside the hive.
Why are honeycomb cells six sided?
Six sided cells fit together with no gaps and use the least wax.
What colors do I need for a cartoon honey bee?
Golden yellow, brown, light blue, orange and yellow.
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.
