Ages 4–8 · Free · 6 easy steps
How to draw a butterfly — easy step-by-step drawing for kids
Draw a butterfly in 6 simple steps. In every picture the new lines are orange and the lines you have already drawn are grey — so you always know what to add next.
Step by step
Step 1 Draw a long thin oval for the body.
Step 2 Add a round head and two curly antennae.
Step 3 Draw the two big top wings — the same on both sides.
Step 4 Add two smaller bottom wings.
Step 5 Draw circles on the wings — whatever you draw on one side, draw on the other.
Step 6 Add small dots to finish the pattern, then colour both sides to match!
Drawing tips for kids
✏️ Draw lightly first Use a pencil and press softly — light lines are easy to rub out.
🔍 Look at the orange lines Each step adds only the orange lines. Everything grey is already on your paper.
🔵 Start with big shapes Circles, ovals and triangles first; small details like eyes and whiskers last.
🎨 Colour it in Go over the final lines with a dark pencil or pen, then colour your picture any way you like.
