How to Draw a Kid in a Butterfly Costume (Easy Step by Step)
This little kid in a butterfly costume is built from ovals and circles, so it is a great drawing for beginners. A big round head, a simple dress, four wings and a pair of antennae are all you need. The happy face and wing dots make it look ready for a dress-up party.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
- How to draw a kid in a butterfly costume step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid in a butterfly costume
- Free kid in a butterfly costume coloring page
- How to color your kid in a butterfly costume drawing
- Kid in a butterfly costume fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid in a butterfly costume
- More easy Halloween drawings
How to draw a kid in a butterfly costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Butterfly Costume · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Big round head
Draw a big wide oval in the middle of the page for the head. Leave a tiny gap at the top, where the headband will go later.
Step 3: Dress sides
Under the head, draw two lines that start at the chin and slant down and a little outward. Turn the bottom of each line outward into a small hook.
Step 4: Big top wings
Draw a big oval on each side of the head, tucked behind it. Stop each wing line where it touches the head, and make both wings about the same size.
Step 5: Small bottom wings
Draw two smaller ovals lower down, one on each side of the dress. Leave a gap between each oval and the dress lines.
Step 6: Arms, hem and shoes
Draw a small loop on each side of the dress for the arms. Then close the bottom of the dress with a bumpy hem and add two short legs, each ending in a little oval shoe.
Step 7: Headband and antennae
Draw a curved double line across the top of the head for a headband. Add two curved stems that rise from it, and finish each one with a small circle on the end.
Step 8: Happy face
Add two little dots for eyes in the middle of the face. Under them, draw a small curved smile.
Step 9: Wing dots
Put one small round dot in the middle of each of the four wings. Press down and fill each dot in so it looks solid.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a butterfly costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a fairy costume or how to draw a kid in a hot dog costume next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a butterfly costume
- Draw the big wings so they tuck behind the head. Stop each wing line where it touches the head oval.
- The antennae are the trickiest part. Draw a gentle curve first, then add the little circle on the end.
- Try to make the two small bottom wings the same size. Draw one, then check the other side before you finish.
- Keep the dress lines simple at first. You add the bumpy hem later, along with the shoes.
Free kid in a butterfly costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a butterfly costume coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid in a butterfly costume drawing
Try bright orange and yellow on the big wings and purple on the smaller ones, with a pink dress. For a twist, give each wing a different pattern of stripes or spots.
Kid in a butterfly costume fun fact for kids
A butterfly starts life as a caterpillar, then forms a chrysalis and comes out with wings. The tiny scales on a butterfly's wings make its colors and patterns.
Questions about drawing a kid in a butterfly costume
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in a butterfly costume?
You need ovals for the head, wings and shoes, and small circles for the antenna tips. The dress is made of two slanting lines with a bumpy hem at the bottom.
How do I make my butterfly kid look cuter?
Keep the eyes as small dots with a little space between them, and add a small smile. Give the wings big round shapes and fill in the wing dots.
How do I draw wings that look the same on both sides?
Draw one wing, then copy its size and angle on the other side. Light guide marks at the same height on both sides can help.
