

Step 3 - Outline Your Rough Butterfly Sketchįor this step, we want to outline the entire butterfly sketch with a permanent marker or pen. The wavy lines connect the top, middle and bottom sections. We have provided examples below.įor our butterfly, we sketched wavy lines as seen in the image on the top left. You can use different wing shapes to close off the sections such as a curved, or scalloped line. We need to sketch the outer edge of the wings. These will form the bottom section of the wings. Lastly, where the thorax and abdomen meet, draw another set of slightly curved lives going down. These lines will be the top wings of the butterfly. Then, sketch a slightly curved line from the middle point of the thorax. Now sketch an upward curved line on either side of the butterfly body. Start at the top, where the head and thorax meet. You can use any shape and angle for the wings or follow our sketch below. A butterfly has two sets of wings on either side of its body. Step 2 - Sketch the Wings of the Butterfly Then, at the top of the head, sketch in two lines for the antenna. Sketch a small circle for the head, a long oval shape below the head for the thorax, and a narrower oval shape at the end for the abdomen. The body consists of three parts the head, thorax, and abdomen. Using a pencil or light color medium that's easy to remove, let's begin sketching the butterfly's body. Step 1 - Sketch the Body of the Butterfly Our FREE drawing tutorials can be used with any medium you have on hand, including digital software.ĭuring this tutorial, we will be using Procreate along with these ink Procreate brushes to outline and add texture to the butterfly. Gather your drawing supplies together for this tutorial.

We will be using simple shapes to create this charming butterfly clipart. Whether you like to sketch with color pencil sets or use Procreate brushes, this easy drawing tutorial is for you. These colorful and patterned little fluttering insects are just magical. Today we are looking at how to draw a butterfly.
