Even people who don’t really like insects are fascinated by the beauty of their wings. In this tutorial I will show you how to draw wings of the most distinctive species and how to design your own wings following universal butterfly rules. Good news is realistic butterflies can be drawn even by total beginners! Sounds interesting? Let’s get started then! 1. Draw a Butterfly Body Step 1 To draw butterfly wings first we need a body to attach them. You can draw it very figuratively, or spend a few more minutes on it for a more realistic effect. If it’s a winged fantasy creature you want to draw, you can skip this step. Here’s what you need to know about a butterfly anatomy: Wings are attached to the thorax and they overlap each other when folded – the hindwing is on top then; The thorax is covered with soft fur ; The abdomen is longer than the thorax and visibly segmented . It can also be covered with fur; Every butterfly has three pairs of legs , but the first pair is always shorter – sometimes it’s so short that almost unnoticeable (so there’…
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How to Draw Animals: Butterflies, Their Anatomy and Wing Patterns