How to Draw a Dragonfly

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Learn how to draw a great looking Dragonfly with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Dragonfly.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Dragonfly

How to Draw a Great Looking Dragonfly for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

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1. Begin by drawing a small circle. This will form the dragonfly's head. Beneath the circle, draw a small oval. This forms the thorax, or midsection, of the insect.

Easy Dragonfly Drawing - Step 2

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2. Beneath the oval, draw a larger, highly elongated oval with a slightly pointed end. This forms the dragonfly's abdomen, or tail.

Easy Dragonfly Drawing - Step 3

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3. Draw the wing. Extend a long, curved line from the top of the thorax. Curve the line back on itself until it meets the bottom of the thorax, completely enclosing the wing.

Easy Dragonfly Drawing - Step 4

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4. Repeat this process on the opposite side to form the second wing. Again, use a long, curved line, connected on both ends to the thorax.

Easy Dragonfly Drawing - Step 5

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5. Draw the lower wing. Again, you will extend a long, curved line from the thorax, allowing it to double back on itself to enclose the shape.

Easy Dragonfly Drawing - Step 6

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6. Draw the final of the dragonfly's four wings. Extend a long, curved line from the thorax, and allow it to double back on itself to enclose the shape.

Easy Dragonfly Drawing - Step 7

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7. Draw the dragonfly's eyes. To do so, draw two half circles on the front of the head, using a short, curved line for each. Then, draw the dragonfly's forelegs. For each foreleg, extend a curved line from the junction of the head and thorax. Notice how the line bends in the middle, forming a joint in the leg. Then, extend a second curved line nearly parallel to the first, allowing the lines to meet at the end. Repeat on the opposite side.

Add More Details to Your Dragonfly Picture - Step 8

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8. Add detail to your dragonfly. Draw veins on the wings using curved lines. For the upper wings, draw a long, curved line down the length of the wing. Then, extend a few shorter curved lines from this line to the wing's edge. For the lower wings, draw two curved lines down the length of each. Finally, texture the thorax using short, curved lines.

Complete the Outline of Your Dragonfly Drawing - Step 9

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9. Indicate the segmentation of the abdomen by banding it with short, curved lines.

Color Your Dragonfly Drawing

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10. Color your dragonfly. Dragonflies can come in a rainbow of colors, including blues, greens, and golds. If you enjoyed this drawing tutorial, check out our other creepy crawlies, including the ladybug, spider, and spiderweb.

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Learn More About The Dragonfly Drawing

Dragonflies are colorful insects often found near water. In fact, baby dragonflies are born in water. Similar to the way a tadpole becomes a frog, swimming dragonfly nymphs eventually take flight.

These insects are most active during the day, while fireflies are nocturnal.

Dragonflies can have lifespans of several years; most of this time is spent in the nymph stage. Some adult dragonflies even migrate across oceans, and they have been clocked at speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

The fossil record shows that dragonflies are a very ancient species.

Ancient dragonflies were much larger than those of today; some had wingspans of nearly three feet.

Dragonflies are hunters, and they eat insects such as mosquitoes and moths.

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Dragonfly images have been identified on age-old art forms, including pottery shards, Egyptian amulets, and rock paintings. Today, they are often pictured in jewelry and other decorative items.

A cartoon dragonfly named Evinrude is featured in the 1977 Disney film The Rescuers. In Japan, dragonflies "are symbols of courage, strength, and happiness," and their images appear on vases and other items, both new and old.

Would you like to draw your own dragonfly? This simple, step-by-step dragonfly drawing tutorial is here to help.

All you will need is a pencil and a piece of paper.

You may also wish to use paints, crayons, markers, or colored pencils to shade your finished drawing, as dragonflies come in a wide range of often metallic colors.

If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Ladybug drawing, Cartoon Spider drawing, and Spider web with Spider drawing.

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