How to Draw a Kid in a Ladybug Costume (Easy Step by Step)
This little ladybug costume is built almost entirely from circles and ovals, which makes it a friendly first drawing. A big round head, two curved wings and a few spots are all you need. The curly antennae and the happy smile give it lots of personality.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 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 ladybug costume step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid in a ladybug costume
- Free kid in a ladybug costume coloring page
- How to color your kid in a ladybug costume drawing
- Kid in a ladybug costume fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid in a ladybug costume
- More easy Halloween drawings
How to draw a kid in a ladybug costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Ladybug 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: The head
Draw a big round oval for the head, a little wider than it is tall. Leave a gap at the bottom where the neck will go, so the two ends curl in a little.
Step 3: Headband and antennae
Draw a curved band across the top of the head from one side to the other, like a hairband. Then add two curved sticks rising from the band, each ending in a small curl.
Step 4: Face and body
Add two small dots for eyes and a little curved smile. Under the head, draw a curved collar line and a box for the body with a line down the middle and a line across the bottom. Finish with a short wavy line on each side for the start of the skirt.
Step 5: Arms and hands
Draw a long curved line down each side of the body for the arms. Finish each arm with a small circle for the hand.
Step 6: The big wings
Draw a large rounded wing on each side, tucked behind the head and arms. Start near the neck, curve out wide, and sweep back in at the bottom.
Step 7: The feet
Under the skirt, draw two flat ovals side by side for the feet. Add a short line at the top of each one to connect it to the skirt.
Step 8: Wing spots
Draw round circles on the wings like ladybug spots. Make a bigger circle on the outer part of each wing and a small one near each shoulder.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a ladybug costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a dog in a ghost costume or how to draw a cat in a pumpkin next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a ladybug costume
- Draw the head first and make it big. The body and wings are tucked around it, so a roomy head makes everything else fit.
- Draw the arms before the wings. The wings go behind the arms, so stop each wing line when it reaches an arm.
- Add the spots last and keep them different sizes. Big circles on the wings and small ones near the shoulders look more like a real ladybug than spots that are all the same.
Free kid in a ladybug costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a ladybug 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 ladybug costume drawing
Color the wings bright red with black spots, and use black for the headband and antennae. For a creative twist, give each spot a different color for a rainbow ladybug.
Kid in a ladybug costume fun fact for kids
Many ladybugs can release a smelly yellow liquid from their leg joints when they feel threatened, and their bright red color warns birds that they taste bad.
Questions about drawing a kid in a ladybug costume
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in a ladybug costume?
You mostly need circles and ovals: a big oval for the head, two large rounded wings, small circles for the spots and hands, and flat ovals for the feet. A box makes the body.
How do I make my ladybug costume look cuter?
Make the head extra big, keep the eyes small and wide apart, and add a curved smile. Round, chunky spots on the wings also help.
How do I draw the antennae?
Draw two gently curved lines rising from the headband, leaning slightly outward, and finish each one with a small curl. Try to make both the same length so they match.
