Did you know dragonflies are super speedy fliers? With their huge eyes and gorgeous wings, they look like little jewels in the sky! This easy drawing guide will show you how to draw a graceful, friendly cartoon dragonfly in just a few simple steps. Let’s start sketching this fantastic flier!
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Easy 6-Step Dragonfly Drawing Guide + Free PDF Worksheet
Follow these six simple steps to draw a cute cartoon dragonfly!
Drawing Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Our Dragonfly Drawing Guide PDF Worksheet (optional)
Start by drawing lightly so that you can easily erase if you make any mistakes.
Step 1: Draw the Head Outline
Start by drawing a circle for the dragonfly’s head.
Step 2: Draw the Dragonfly’s Body Shape
Below the head, draw a long, thin, curved oval for the body, making sure it tapers slightly towards the end. Then add small curved lines along the body to show the segments.
Step 3: Add the Wings
Draw four large, thin, oval shapes coming out from the middle section of the body. Two wings should point up and two should point down.
Step 4: Draw the Veins of the Wings
Inside each of the four wings, draw several thin, wiggly lines to represent the delicate veins.
Step 5: Add the Antennae and Face Details
Let’s give our dragonfly a cute face!
- Draw two short, curved lines sticking up from the top of the head for the antennae, ending each with a small dot.
- Draw two large dots for the eyes and a small curved line for a happy smile.
- Finish with two tiny dots for rosy cheeks.
Step 6: Color Your Speedy Dragonfly!
It’s time for color! Dragonflies are often metallic blue, green, or yellow. Color the head and body bright yellow, and use a very light blue or gray for the wings to make them look almost transparent.
Free Dragonfly Drawing Practice PDF Worksheet!
Practice makes perfect! Download our FREE PDF Practice Worksheet to help you practice the 6 easy steps. This worksheet includes clear instructions and a blank space for kids to create their own dragonfly. Perfect for practicing at home, in the classroom, or anywhere!
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Do you love dragonflies? After drawing your dragonfly, you can have even more fun with our 20 dragonfly Coloring Pages! 🖍️ These printable pages are perfect for kids who love coloring and exploring the garden world of this winged wonder!
5 Ways to Make Your Dragonfly Drawing More Fun!
Add a Pond: Draw a small pond and lily pads below the dragonfly to show its habitat.
Give It Speed: Draw dashed lines behind the body to show how quickly it flies.
Add Patterns: Draw small, colorful spots along the body section to give it more texture.
Draw Flowers: Have the dragonfly land on colorful yarrow flowers.
Change the Colors: Make the eyes blue instead of just black dots, and the body and face green to experiment with different looks.
How to Fix Common Dragonfly Drawing Mistakes
- Body Shape: Make sure the body is long and slender, tapering gently towards the end, as shown in Step 2. Avoid making it too short or too wide.
- Wing Symmetry: The wings should look balanced. Make sure the top two wings are roughly the same size as the bottom two wings in Step 3.
- Too Few Veins: The veins are key to the dragonfly look! Don’t skip Step 4; draw enough thin lines in the wings to make them look delicate.
- Head Size: The head is a simple circle shape and should be big enough to include the big eyes and give your dragonfly a friendly look.
Helpful Dragonfly Drawing Tips and Tricks For Kids
- Light Wings: When coloring the wings, use the lightest possible pencil or crayon so you can still see the veins you drew in Step 4.
- Practice Ovals: The body and wings are mostly made of ovals. Practice drawing long, smooth ovals to make your dragonfly look graceful.
- Metallic Color: To make your dragonfly look metallic, use two different shades of the same color (like light blue and dark blue) next to each other on the body.
- Background Scene: Draw tall blades of grass or cattails behind your dragonfly to show it near a pond or lake.
Dragonfly Fun Facts for Kids
- Ancient Fliers: Dragonflies are one of the oldest insects on Earth! Their ancestors lived with the dinosaurs.
- Incredible Eyes: They have huge eyes that cover most of their head, giving them an almost 360-degree view of the world!
- Master Hunters: Dragonflies are amazing hunters. They catch and eat small insects like mosquitoes right out of the air while flying.
- Four Wings: They have four separate wings that can move independently, allowing them to fly straight up, backwards, or hover like a helicopter!
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