Butterfly Art Project


We did a butterfly art project on the weekend and I would love to share the steps with you. Perfect for spring, these bright happy butterflies will be a delightful happy presence in your learning space.


  • First draw a round head and a long thin body.

Spring Art Project For Kids
  • For the first half of the wing, jump out to the left, down and across to the body. 

Spring Art Project For Kids

  • Do the same on the other side. 

Spring Art Project For Kids
  • For the bottom half of the wing, loop around. 

Spring Art Project For Kids
  • And do the same on the other side.

Spring Art Project For Kids
  • Draw two big eyes.

Spring Art Project For Kids
  • Draw a happy smile and curly antennae. 

Spring Art Project For Kids

  • Decorate the wings with hearts and circles - or some patterns of your own.

Spring Art Project For Kids
  • Now paint, color or crayon your butterflies in some beautiful happy colors. 

Spring Art Project For Kids

Spring Art Project For Kids

Spring Art Project For Kids

Spring Art Project For Kids

butterfly directed drawing



We have printable pages with the steps and lines for writing available in our store too!