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Draw a Ladybug

by Learntodraw | Jan 17, 2025 | Drawing Instructions, learn how to draw animals, Learn how to draw forest animals

A Beetle That Brings Good Luck!

Many people don’t like it when insects crawl on them. But when it comes to the sweet ladybug, we all gladly make an exception! Ladybugs come in different colors all over the world. And in many places, this little beetle is considered a true symbol of luck. Furthermore, it’s useful. It loves to eat aphids, and most people don’t like having them on their plants anyway. Do you know what makes the ladybug look so cute? The large, light spots on the front make it seem like the lucky beetle has a big head with big eyes. However, the real eyes are actually further forward and much smaller. But that doesn’t bother us! We love the sweet ladybugs and today we’ll show you how to draw one.

How to Draw Your Ladybug Step by Step

When drawing the ladybug, it’s best to follow our drawing instructions exactly. Start with a circle. Then add two more circles—one for the body and one for the “real” head of our beetle. Next, draw a line on top of the body to separate the two wings. Add three short legs. Of course, it actually has six legs, but from our perspective, you can only see three of them. The others are hidden behind the body. Follow the further steps in the instructions and your beetle will be quickly drawn!

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Ideas for Your Ladybug Drawing

Once you’ve finished the drawing, you can color it in. The ladybugs we commonly see here are red with black spots. But there are many other colors in the ladybug family. Some just have more or fewer spots. Others are yellow with black spots or black with orange spots, for example. Exciting, right? So you can color your drawing however you like! And since ladybugs are a symbol of luck, you can also give your drawing as a gift! Maybe to someone you wish lots of luck? Or someone you simply really like? We’re sure you have some great ideas for that!

Learn how to draw a bee

by Learntodraw | Apr 23, 2024 | Drawing Instructions, learn how to draw animals, Learn how to draw forest animals

Drawing a bee

Because it’s spring and we can see this little insects fly around everytwhere, today we’ll take a look at how to draw a realistic bee in a few steps. Bees are very useful and hardworking creatures. Diligently, they fly over the meadows, pollinating flowers and collecting nectar. This is beneficial for the flowers as well as for humans, who get to enjoy the delicious honey. But enough theory for now – grab your drawing tools and learn how to draw a bee in a few simple steps!

Step-by-step to your masterpiece

Many people think insects, such as bees, are particularly difficult to draw. But that’s not true! They have a simple structure, and mistakes aren’t as noticeable. Unlike with mammals, it’s not a big deal if a leg is too short, an eye too small, or the body too round. So even beginners can confidently attempt drawing a bee. Give it a try – you’ll see how well you can do.

Pay special attention to Step 2 when drawing the bee. It’s crucial because that’s where the shape of the entire body is determined. Make sure to draw the head and abdomen in the right size. Additionally, remember that the head is teardrop-shaped, not round.

When painting the bee, colors are particularly important. The body is yellow-brown, and the eyes, antennae, and legs are black. And don’t forget the black stripes, which are characteristic of this insect! Since the wings are transparent, you can outline their pattern with a slightly lighter and more delicate pen.