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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, draw a round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hornet
This cartoon hornet is a round head, bean shaped eyes, antennae, a small middle part, a big oval body, wings, stripes, legs and a stinger. 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 hornet, step by step
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Draw the face
On each side of the head, draw a big dark eye shaped like a bean, with a white shine. Add a smile and pink cheeks.
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Add the antennae
From the top of the head, draw two antennae that bend out.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a small round middle part, then a big oval body under it with a pointy end.
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Draw the wings
On each side of the middle part, draw a long see through wing.
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Add the stripes, legs and stinger
Draw wide stripes across the big body, three bent legs on each side and a small stinger at the bottom.
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Color your hornet
Orange for the head, dark brown for the middle part and stripes, yellow for the body and light blue for the wings.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hornet
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Bean eyes
Draw the eyes like big beans on the sides of the head.
3
Orange head
Hornets often have an orange head.
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Big body
Make the back body big and oval with wide stripes.
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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 hornet, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hornet in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hornet easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a hornet and a wasp?
A hornet is a kind of wasp, but it is bigger with a rounder body.
Do hornets make nests?
Yes. Hornets make paper nests from chewed wood.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hornet?
Orange, dark brown, yellow and light blue.
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.
