How to Draw a Butterfly

How to Draw a Butterfly How to Draw a Butterfly Butterflies are among the first few things which fascinate a kid. When a child spots a butterfly, he wants to take it in his hands and caress it. He is filled with wonder at the number of colors on its wings and immediately wishes to put it down on paper. In fact, the butterfly is the favorite when it comes to drawing objects on paper or the computer. It is not very difficult to sketch a butterfly and even kids can do it at a very early stage. It involves some basic figures like ovals, triangles and cones. A bit of design in the wings will complete the drawing and the final touches can be provided with a dash of color. Let us learn how to draw a butterfly so that we can easily teach our kids to do the same.

Keep a dime on the paper and trace the outline. This will represent the head of the butterfly. Try to be a little creative and add character to the butterfly.
Sketch out the eyes, nose and mouth of the butterfly. Draw the antennae. Draw them out long and clear and curve them out at the ends. You can make the eyebrows large and curved for angry-looking butterflies and the eyes really docile and the mouth smiling for good-natured butterflies.
Now you can extend the body from the head by sketching the outline of a conical shape like a pencil or a pen. Make horizontal lines on the body to emphasize the real butterfly.
Now you can add wings. The front wings can be shaped like a triangle first. Then subtly curve the projected angles of the triangles. The base of the triangles should be at the top.
Then extend the lower wings from the front wings by making oval shapes on both sides. You can also bend your index and middle fingers and draw the outlines to form wings. You can do this on both sides of the body.
Then you can make infinite designs on the wings. Use your creativity to create floral prints and a variety of shapes on the wings. Just remember that whatever you do on the left wings should be replicated on the right wings as well.
Finally, you can color the butterfly. Add all the rainbow colors to make the butterfly look bright and attractive. The more colorful you make it; the happier you will feel to look at your creation.

The butterfly looks as beautiful as you make it. You can help your child to sketch it using basic shapes to give shape to the butterfly. Your child will definitely feel happy to be able to make a very happy-looking butterfly on his own.