Learn How to Draw a Monarch Butterfly in Five Easy Steps

These colorful insects go hand in hand with springtime and come in a variety of colors and patterns.

The monarch butterfly is among the most recognizable with its striking orange and black pattern.

Want to learn how to capture a monarch butterfly in pen and ink?

Butterfly Hatching From a Chrysalis

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So grab some paper and your favorite art supplies and let’s get started!

Peruse different image sources, like Pinterest, until you find pictures that suit your purpose.

This tutorial will be looking athow to draw a monarch butterfly.

Photographs of Monarch Butterflies

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Specifically, we’ll be illustrating a side view of the insect with its wings up in the air.

Then, draw a long and thin abdomen that protrudes slightly at the end into a bulbous shape.

With the body in place, you canadd the legs to the butterfly’s thorax.

Photographs of Monarch Butterflies

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Move halfway down and draw the forelegs in three parts.

Then, sketch the hind leg towards the end of the thoraxagain in three parts.

Once you’re satisfied with the legs, go ahead anddraw one large eyeon the butterfly’s head.

Monarch Butterfly Illustration