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Bees are the tiny superheroes of our environment.
They play a vital role in pollinating plants, including 70 of the top 100 human food crops.
That is why they’re the perfect partner to aflower drawing.
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If you’ve never drawn a bee, however, they can seem like a difficult subject to tackle.
By breaking down the anatomy into easy-to-follow steps, you’ll quickly master this winged insect.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to draw a honeybee in 14 steps.
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Then grab a pencil, pen, and some paper, and let’sdraw a bee!
Learn how to draw a realistic bee in 14 steps.
Step 2: Draw the thorax
Next,add the thoraxby sketching a circle.
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Step 5: Add the antennas
Afterward,add a pair of antennasto the head.
Step 6: Draw the wings
Next, move to the thorax andadd the wings.
Remember to add the other wing behind the ones in front.
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Step 8: Sketch the foreleg
Now it is time toadd the bee’s legs.
Since it is an insect, it has three pairs of legs (for a total of six).
To make these, you will want to divide each one into different parts.
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Start by drawing the foreleg, which should be bent at a slight angle.
Step 10: Sketch the back leg
Finally, you candraw the back leg.
This will also help you remember where you are going to ink in Step 14.
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Take your favorite pen and slowly trace over all of the pencil marks.
If you’re afraid of smearing ink, then place a piece of scrap paper underneath your drawing hand.
Save any large areas of blacklike the eye, legs, and stripesfor last.
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you’re able to either leave your illustration in black and white or fill it in with color.
You’ve learned how to draw a bee.
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Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
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Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
