How to Draw A Caterpillar Step by Step

Step by Step Guide

Although tiny, the caterpillar has some really distinct features. If you want to try and draw a caterpillar, you must incorporate all these features into your drawing. When I drew my first caterpillar, I was quite pleased with the way it had turned out. Slowly, I developed a much simpler approach to drawing a caterpillar, one that followed a stepwise process. For beginners, this approach is really helpful.

To draw a caterpillar, we first start with the head, and then work on its swirly body. The features or expressions on its face and the simple designs on its body help it look a bit realistic. A final dark outline makes the drawing look sharp.

Start with the eye

Draw an oval shaped eye on the left side of the paper.

Draw the other eye

Draw a similar eye on the right now.

Start drawing the body

Just swirl your pencil gently around the canvas.

Keep drawing

Finish drawing the swirly body.

Add the antennas

On top of the eyes, draw a pair of curly antennas.

Time to draw the mouth

Give your caterpillar a wide smile.

Add some details

Draw the belly of the caterpillar by drawing another curvy line on the lower part of the body.

Add a few lines on the belly

Just drag your pencil gently on the belly in a horizontal manner.

Keep going

Continue with the lines. This time, on the back of the caterpillar.

Add a few dots

Small dots are added on the body.

Final touches

Use a dark pencil to give the outline a smooth finish.

Time to color

Use some bright colors to complete the artwork.