Draw a Butterfly

Let’s draw a butterfly

Pick your level

Prefer paper? See the printable step-by-step butterfly tutorial.

Draw a butterfly one body part at a time

A smiling butterfly with four patterned wings, a segmented body and two round-tipped antennae.

This lesson has 26 guided strokes. Children draw each body part separately, following the on-screen hint before moving on to the next shape. Use the zoom button for a closer look at smaller details.

Try lilac wings with pink patches, yellow spots, and a golden body. Children can choose their own colors, sign their picture and save it when they finish.

How many steps does the butterfly take?
The lesson has 26 individual strokes, followed by coloring and an optional signature. Let your child take their time with each part.
Do we need an account to try the drawing?
No account is needed to start this guided drawing in your browser.

Keep going: printable butterfly tutorial · more animals · drawing ideas for kids