There’s a lot to love about ladybugs.
So, why not celebrate the charm of this small, spotted beetle by drawing its likeness?
Ready to get started?
Then get some reference photos, drawing supplies, and paper, and get ready todraw a ladybug!
This will help you identify and understand what you better draw.
For instance, ladybug bodies feature three distinct sections: the head, the pronotum, and the abdomen.
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On top of the abdomen is a protective shell called the elytra.
This is the red-and-black part of the ladybugs that they are famous for.
Additionally, since ladybugs are insects, they have three pairs of legs.
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One pair is attached to the pronotum, and two pairs are attached to the abdomen.
Then, you’re able to move on to the next section!
This will be the abdomen and elytra of the ladybug.
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The mandibles should be significantly thicker and shorter than the antennae.
Then,sketch the front legs at the bottom of the pronotum.
Reference photos will be especially helpful here.
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These should look more or less the same as the middle legs, including the direction of the joint.
Sousing some reference photosbegin sketching some wobbly circles on the shell.
Ladybugs have betweentwo and seven black spotson average, so you’ll probably want to stay in that range.
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In addition to the black spots on the shell, ladybugs have a couple ofother markingsas well.
At the top of their shell are also a pair of white half-circle markings.
Feel free to get creative!
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So, grab your favoritetechnical penand carefully trace your pencil lines.
To avoid unintentional smudging, be sure to keep a scrap of paper under your drawing hand.
Congratulations on your finished ladybug drawing!
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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
