How to Draw a Butterfly: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a butterfly in 26 easy steps
A smiling butterfly with four patterned wings, a segmented body and two round-tipped antennae.
Follow 26 guided strokes, one body part at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a butterfly, step by step
1Draw the round head
Draw the round head.
2Draw the long rounded body
Draw the long rounded body.
3Draw the upper left wing
Draw the upper left wing.
4Draw the upper right wing
Draw the upper right wing.
5Draw the lower left wing
Draw the lower left wing.
6Draw the lower right wing
Draw the lower right wing.
7Curve the left wing division
Curve the left wing division.
8Curve the right wing division
Curve the right wing division.
9Draw the large patch inside the left wing
Draw the large patch inside the left wing.
10Draw the large patch inside the right wing
Draw the large patch inside the right wing.
11Draw the upper left wing spot
Draw the upper left wing spot.
12Draw the upper right wing spot
Draw the upper right wing spot.
13Draw the lower left wing spot
Draw the lower left wing spot.
14Draw the lower right wing spot
Draw the lower right wing spot.
15Draw the left antenna
Draw the left antenna.
16Draw the right antenna
Draw the right antenna.
17Draw the circle on the left antenna
Draw the circle on the left antenna.
18Draw the circle on the right antenna
Draw the circle on the right antenna.
19Draw the first body stripe
Draw the first body stripe.
20Draw the second body stripe
Draw the second body stripe.
21Draw the third body stripe
Draw the third body stripe.
22Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
23Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
24Add the left eyebrow
Add the left eyebrow.
25Add the right eyebrow
Add the right eyebrow.
26Draw the happy smile
Draw the happy smile.
Time to color!
Try lilac wings with pink patches, yellow spots, and a golden body.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this butterfly drawing?
- There are 26 strokes, with individual instructions for each body part and decorative detail.
- What if my child needs help with a curve?
- Take your time and use the hint or zoom button for a closer look. The guided tool accepts lines that roughly follow the shape and tidies each completed stroke.
- Can we color and save the finished drawing?
- Yes. After the last stroke, tap the different regions to choose colors, add a signature, and save the finished picture.
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