Kids really like to draw a variety of butterflies, because their wings have very unusual and bright patterns. Today we invite you to draw a simple but realistic enough butterfly with your child.
You need to prepare all the materials necessary for drawing:
- colour pencils;
- medium weight paper;
- simple pencil and eraser.
So first we need to do light sketch the wings of our butterfly.
We also outline the patterns that will decorate the wings of a butterfly with a simple pencil. We start by drawing small spots along the edge of the far upper wing.
Then we draw them on the upper near wing. On the lower (small) wing, draw only one row of spots.
The main pattern of the wings of this butterfly is oblong veins. They need to be created on the remaining section of the wings. We draw such patterns arbitrarily, without creating special symmetry.
Everything, the sketch is ready and now you can start drawing with colored pencils.
We start by painting the large oblong veins on the lower wing yellow.
We also paint over large spots ( middle row) on the upper wings.
In an orange tone, draw large round spots on the lower wing and veins at the base of the upper pair of wings.
Then we shade the yellow spots with an orange pencil.
The remaining small spots are not painted over, they remain white.
With the help of a black pencil, we begin to fill in the remaining parts of the wings. We start with the farthest wing.
Then we draw the nearest upper wing, and after that the lower one.
Without putting off the black pencil, we move on to drawing the body of the butterfly and its small parts. First, draw the outline of the antennae and draw their tips.
Then we paint over the body with a black tone, leaving white highlights in some places.
Now, under the resulting butterfly, we create a green leaf. We paint over it, outlining thin streaks.
Shading the upper part of the leaf yellow, and under the butterfly with a black or brown pencil create a translucent shadow.
Now the drawing is complete!
We will start our drawing with initial contours, namely images of the body and head. Such initial contours will help to correctly depict the butterfly. Performing the first stage of the drawing, you should also draw a few lines, which in the future will become the wings of a butterfly.
2. Let's start drawing the wings and the head of the butterfly
You need to draw the antennae first, try to depict their edges with slight thickenings, so it will be clear that you are drawing a butterfly. Then you need to draw lines that will become the upper contours of the wings. After that, our task is to draw the lower fender liner. You also need to depict the upper part of the lower wings, we draw it rounded. Try to depict all these contours with great accuracy, because the initial markup will indicate the entire drawing.
3. We are engaged in drawing general contours
I would like to note that this is quite easy to do. You just need to connect the previously drawn lines, thus depicting the outline of the wings. No need to put pressure on the pencil with your hand, so drawing is easy.
4. Working on the silhouette of our butterfly wings
The next step is also easy to draw. In reality, the shape of the wings of a moth is "wrong", so there is no special rules for their implementation. These lines can be drawn arbitrarily, at your discretion, as you like. The main requirement is that the wings of a moth must be symmetrical.
5. Lines on the wings of a moth
Probably, you have noticed more than once that the wings of a moth are tender, sometimes it even seems that they are transparent. However, there are streaks inside the wings, it is them that we need to draw. These veins can also be drawn arbitrarily, but there should not be many of them. So step by step we got a charming butterfly, very similar to the real one. It is not difficult to complete this drawing if you perform it with accuracy step by step instructions. True, first you need to come up with patterns, and then apply them to the wings. For example, there are butterflies, on the wings of which there are patterns in the form big eyes. With the help of these huge eyes, butterflies successfully defend themselves from various birds that want to feast on them.
6. Getting Started Drawing Patterns
If you have never used paint to draw, we recommend coloring the butterfly with colored pencils. You can also try shading the drawing using a simple pencil. As you have seen, drawing a butterfly is easy and simple. Of course, this is not without certain difficulties. For example, when drawing the rough surface of the wings, everyone had a little difficulty. To facilitate this task, you need to depict the surface of the wings with pencil strokes, directing them in one direction. Then you can try to rub the strokes made with your finger.
The variety of patterns depicted on the wings of a moth is very large, so you can use those that are best for drawing. In addition, you can invent patterns yourself. I would like to note that almost all garden butterflies have a black stroke on their wings, but the cabbage butterfly has lines with circles that are not observed in other butterflies.
Nature is a combination of various miracles and incredible beauty. Not only animals, but even small insects can be fascinating and unique. Yes, we are talking about beauties - butterflies. Many artists like to pay special attention to the depiction of nature, but everyone needs to learn how to depict her small, but such beautiful elements as well. Someone collects butterflies, someone photographs them, and we will show you how to draw a butterfly in stages.
What is needed for this:
- A simple pencil (preferably with hardness B);
- paper;
- eraser;
- black helium pen (or thin marker);
- colour pencils.
Consider drawing two butterflies at once, but you can choose to draw one.
Draw the outlines of the butterfly by pressing down on the pencil.
Now you need to specify the shape of the wings. Try to draw them symmetrically. An exception is drawing a butterfly with raised wings ( example - butterfly left).
One of the crucial moments of drawing a butterfly with a pencil has come in stages: mark the patterns on the wings with a simple pencil. Take a black helium pen and draw or fill in the body with the antennae.
And now, with a black helium pen, paint over the outlines of the butterfly patterns, as shown in the picture. Try not to leave white gaps. If the question arises: why a helium pen or marker, then the answer is simple - the details will look more expressive and accurate, which is difficult for beginners to achieve with a black pencil.
The most enjoyable stage of work is coloring the wings of butterflies. Choose any color or follow our example and the drawing is ready!
Now you know how to draw a butterfly with a pencil step by step, but we offer you to watch and video how to draw a butterfly with watercolor, which you will find in our other article at the link: (link). Creative success!
Drawing lesson for younger students
Watercolor painting technique. Master Class. "Butterflies"
Master class for children aged 8-11, teachers, parents.
Image creative composition V watercolor technique on the topic "Butterflies"
Target: Acquaintance with simple, but effective methods of working in watercolor technique.
Tasks:
· Acquaintance with ways to create a creative composition on the theme of "Butterflies" using cardboard stencils;
· Getting an idea about drawing techniques: watercolor with wax crayon and "splash";
· Development of skills and abilities in watercolor technique;
· Raising a sense of beauty and love for nature.
· Development creative imagination, fantasy;
For work you will need:
A3 watercolor paper
squirrel brushes No. 3, No. 8,
jar for water
palette,
· Toothbrush,
· wax crayons,
a simple pencil
cardboard,
· nail scissors,
printed images of butterflies different shapes and size
· copy paper.
The first step is to prepare stencils for the image of butterflies. Such work is not always within the power of a child, so adults will need to make these stencils before starting work with children.
Stencils are easy to make if you pre-print images of butterflies of various shapes and sizes (wingspan from 4 to 10 cm).
And transfer them along the contour through carbon paper onto cardboard (for example, 3 butterflies on 1 sheet of A4 cardboard).
Then the butterflies need to be cut out so that both parts are intact - the butterfly itself and the cardboard from which it was cut out (it is more convenient to use nail scissors).
What amazing beauty?
The meadow is covered with flowers!
Miracles happen
Here the magician worked hard!
But the wizard has nothing to do with it!
These butterflies have flocked
clear sunny day
Relax on the grass sat down! (S.A. Antonyuk)
How can we draw this unique and multi-colored world of a summer meadow, where butterflies flutter? To convey the brightness of color, the airiness of space, the tenderness and lightness of butterflies, we use watercolors.
For the image of butterflies in the meadow, in addition to watercolor, we will use wax crayons in Option No. 1. And in Option No. 2, a toothbrush and a “spray” technique.
Option number 1
On clean slate paper place stencils of butterflies. Their number can be from 3 to 5 pieces. Make sure that the butterflies beautifully and harmoniously fill the space of the sheet, not getting too close to the edges. In the center it is better to place the largest and beautiful butterfly, and there are fewer butterflies around the edges.
We circle the butterflies first with a simple pencil, and then with wax crayons (you need to choose light-colored wax crayons).
Add crayons vertical lines herbs.
Now it's time to start painting. Having prepared a jar of water and a palette, you can take a brush big size(for example No. 8) and boldly paint the background around the butterflies. Using shades of green, blue, yellow, brown and options for mixing them.
Butterflies will be painted with a smaller brush (for example, No. 3). We use shades of red, raspberry or orange.
At the end, the background can be supplemented with colorful strokes, conditionally conveying the space of a flowering meadow.
Here's Option #1
