How to Draw a Black Beetle

Drawing can be a fun and rewarding hobby for people of all ages. Animals of all shapes and sizes are extremely popular subjects for those learning how to draw. Children, in particular, enjoy drawing pets such as cats and dogs, and other animals such as reptiles and beetles.

Instructions

1. Draw an outline of the three parts of the beetle's body: the head, the thorax and the abdomen. Draw a vertical line through the length of the body from top to bottom. Add six leg lines and two antennae.

2. Refine the shape of the head and add some thickness to the antennae. Draw in the mandibles and then draw a notch in the middle of the tip of the head.

3. Add the eyes to your drawing. Shape the thorax and the abdomen, making sure that the abdomen is an almond shape.

4. Refine the shape of the two front legs, dividing each leg into three distinct sections. Follow this process for all six legs.

5. Erase the simple lines that you drew at the beginning of the process and color in your beetle with a black pencil or pen.

References

• Drago Art: Sketching a Black Beetle
• YouTube: How to Draw a Beetle