How to draw a butterfly – Have you ever looked at a butterfly and thought, “I wish I could draw one!” Well, good news—today, you’re going to do exactly that! This tutorial will guide you through an easy and fun way to create an adorable cartoon-style butterfly.
No complicated details, just simple shapes and a bit of creativity.
Whether you’re a beginner, a kid, or just someone who loves cute drawings, this tutorial is for you!
So grab your pencil, and let’s make some butterfly magic happen! 🦋✨
Step 1: Draw the head and body
Start with a big circle for the head — think of a balloon or a lollipop top! Then add an oval shape right below it for the body. It’s like a little jellybean hanging out under the head. Cute already, right?
Step 2: Add a smile and tiny arms
Let’s give our butterfly a happy little smile — just draw a small curved line in the middle of the face. Then, add two curved shapes on each side of the body for the arms. They kind of look like hugging noodles — how cute is that?
Step 3: Time for a cute face and curly antennae!
Draw two big round eyes with tiny lashes to make your butterfly super adorable. Add two small ovals for the blushy cheeks underneath. Now for the fun part — draw two curly antennae on top of the head, like little swirls of joy!
Step 4: Let’s give it wings!
Draw two big rounded wings on each side — one on top and one below. Think of the top wings like big petals and the bottom wings like cute little loops. Make them nice and flowy — this cutie’s ready to flutter!
Step 5: Add details to the wings and body
Let’s spice things up a bit! Draw oval shapes inside the bottom wings to make them extra pretty. Then, add a few curved stripes across the body — just like a classic bee! It’s giving butterfly-bee fashion vibes, and we love it.
Step 6: Add the top wing details
Draw an oval inside each of the top wings — kind of like a big petal snuggled inside another petal. These little details make your butterfly wings pop with personality!
Step 7: Trace and clean up your line
Your sketch is complete! Now go over all your lines with a darker pen or marker to make your butterfly stand out. Once everything’s traced, gently erase the pencil lines underneath. Look at you — already a pro!
Step 8: Time to add color!
Who Should Try This Butterfly Drawing?
This tutorial is perfect for: ✅ Kids who love simple and cute drawings
✅ Beginners looking for an easy butterfly sketch
✅ Anyone who wants to add adorable doodles to their journal or planner
✅ Scrapbook lovers who want a charming butterfly decoration
No matter your skill level, this drawing is for you!
Keep Drawing and Have Fun!
Drawing is all about having fun and enjoying the process. Don’t stress about making it perfect—every little line you create is part of your unique style. Keep practicing, keep doodling, and most importantly, keep enjoying the magic of creativity!
Now, go ahead and show off your adorable butterfly! 🦋🎨
Love this tutorial? Here’s more cuteness to try next!
If you had fun drawing this adorable butterfly, I’ve got plenty more where that came from!
Check out my 12 Cute Animal Drawing Ideas for a bunch of sweet and simple sketches to brighten your day. Or dive into my 30 Doodle Drawing Ideas — they’re perfect for unwinding with a pencil and a smile.
And if frogs make you happy (because how could they not?), don’t miss the 10 Cute Frog Drawing Ideas to keep the sketchy fun going.
Looking for even more inspiration? Hop over to my Pinterest page for a daily dose of doodles and creative ideas: CozyMomJournal 🖌️💛
