Get ready to draw a master jumper! Grasshoppers are amazing creatures that use their giant back legs to leap super high. This guide uses simple shapes to show you how to draw a cheerful cartoon grasshopper with a friendly face, perfect for hopping around your drawing page!
We’ve also created a free printable PDF worksheet to make your drawing adventure even more fun! Inside, you’ll find easy step-by-step instructions and space for kids to practice drawing their own cute grasshopper.
So, grab a pencil, and let’s start drawing your grasshopper!
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Easy 6 Steps How to Draw a Grasshopper + Free PDF Worksheet
Follow these six simple steps to draw a cute cartoon grasshopper!
Drawing Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Our Grasshopper Drawing Guide PDF Worksheet (optional)
Start by drawing lightly so that you can easily erase if you make any mistakes.
Step 1: Draw the Grasshopper’s Head Outline
Start by drawing a simple circle for the head.
Step 2: Draw the Body Shape
Attached to the bottom of the head, draw a curved, thick oval shape that tapers slightly to form the main chest and body (thorax and abdomen).
Step 3: Draw the Grasshopper’s Legs
Grasshoppers have six legs, but they come in two different types:
Front and Middle Legs (4 total): Draw these four legs as short, thin, gently curved lines sticking out from the front of the body. Keep them simple, with a slight bend at the joint, and finish each with a tiny, pointed foot.
Back Jumping Legs (2 total): Draw the thick upper segment first, then attach the long, curved lower segment that bends sharply backward. Try to make the back legs larger than the front legs for a realistic look. Finish the very bottom with a small, two-pronged foot detail for grip.
Step 4: Add Body Segments and Wings
Draw a few curved lines across the body to show the segments of the chest and abdomen. Draw a smooth, curved line along the bottom of the chest area to outline the underbelly. Add a simple wing shape folded along the top of the body.
Step 5: Draw Face Details and Antennae
Let’s give our grasshopper a cute face!
- Draw two thin, curved lines with small balls on the end for the antennae.
- Draw two large ovals with inner pupils on the head for the eyes.
- Add a large curved smile and two small ovals on either side for cheeks.
Step 6: Color Your Hopping Grasshopper!
It’s time to add color! Use a bright, light green for the body and a pale yellow or cream for the underbelly. Color the legs a darker green and fill in the antennae and face details with black.
Free Grasshopper Drawing Practice PDF Worksheet!
Ready to bring your friendly grasshopper to life? Our free printable PDF worksheet is the perfect tool! Grab your pencils and download a step-by-step guide with space to practice your new drawing skills. It’s the perfect way to create your own artwork and master the art of drawing a grasshopper!
Click below to get your printable worksheet and have fun drawing!
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grasshopper drawing worksheet pdfGrab Our 22 Grasshopper Coloring Pages
If you’ve had fun with your new drawing, why not continue the adventure? Visit our 22 free printable grasshopper coloring pages! You can print them out and fill them with your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils. It’s a wonderful way to keep exploring the fun, hopping world of these fascinating insects!
5 Ways to Make Your Grasshopper Drawing More Fun!
Draw a Blade of Grass: Have your grasshopper sitting on blades of grass, ready to spring.
Add Music Notes: Draw colorful musical notes to show it making that famous chirping noise!
Draw a Flower: Have your grasshopper perched near a colorful wildflower, its favorite snack.
Draw a Dash Line: Draw a wavy, dashed line behind it to show it flying high into the air.
Change the Colors: Try giving your grasshopper orange or yellow colors instead of green, and make the eyes blue for a different look.
How to Fix Common Grasshopper Drawing Mistakes
- Leg Difference: The key is to make the back jumping legs in Step 3 larger than the front four legs.
- Body Segments: Don’t skip the curved lines in Step 4! They make the body look properly segmented, like a real insect.
- Proportions: Make sure the head is noticeably smaller than the body. The body oval should be the largest part of the drawing.
- Underbelly: The underbelly line in Step 4 helps define the shape of the body and makes it look rounder.
Helpful Grasshopper Drawing Tips and Tricks For Kids
- Joint Focus: When drawing the large back legs, focus on the sharp bend at the “knee” to show that they are built for jumping.
- Color Blending: Use a lighter green near the underbelly and a darker green on the back when coloring to give the body a three-dimensional look.
- Antennae Detail: Keep the antennae thin and flexible-looking, as they are used for feeling and sensing the world.
- Action Pose: Draw some tiny, curved dash lines below its feet to show it bouncing slightly, ready for its next hop!
Grasshopper Fun Facts for Kids
- Master Jumpers: Grasshoppers can jump incredibly far—up to 20 times the length of their own bodies!
- Ears on the Belly: They don’t hear with their heads; they have ears located on the side of their abdomen (body) right behind their legs!
- Singing Legs: Grasshoppers make their famous chirping or “singing” sounds by rubbing their back legs against their wings or other body parts.
- Color Camouflage: Most grasshoppers are green or brown to help them blend in perfectly with grass and dirt, hiding from birds.
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