Drawing a wasp can be a super fun activity! In this guide, we’ll show you how to draw a detailed wasp step by step. So, grab your drawing supplies like paper, markers, and coloring tools, and let’s get started!
Start by drawing the middle part of the wasp’s body, called the thorax. Make an oval shape. This will be the base of your wasp.
Next, draw the back part of the wasp, called the abdomen. Draw two lines from the thorax to make a narrow waist. Then, curve the lines down to a point. Imagine a line splitting the oval in half to help you draw.
For the head, draw a curve on top of the thorax. In the middle, make an upside-down U shape. Add the eyes by drawing curves that connect to the bottom of the head.
Draw the antennae by making a rectangle shape that curves out and back in. Do this on both sides. Now, draw the legs. Start with a shape like the antenna, but add more parts. Draw a long part that bends out, then three smaller parts, and finish with a “V” shape for the foot. Add hooks for the toes. Repeat for the other legs.
To add wings, draw an oval shape behind the first leg. Curve the wing down past the body and back up. Do the same for the other side, making sure both wings look the same.
Start adding details to the wasp’s head by drawing lines over the eyes and curves around them. Color the shapes around the eyes and the bottom of the head. Next, add patterns to the thorax with curves and lines. Color it, leaving some parts white for contrast.
For the abdomen, add curves to make it look 3D. Draw “V” shapes and more curves to make it look cool. Color these shapes, leaving some parts white for highlights.
Now that your drawing is done, it’s time to color! Use yellow for the body and black for the patterns. You can use lighter colors for the wings and shadows to make your wasp look real.
Yay! You’ve drawn and colored a realistic wasp. Remember, you can always take your time to make your drawing perfect. Have fun with your art, and try different colors and patterns. Happy drawing!
Wasp Observation Walk: Take a walk in your garden or a nearby park with an adult and try to spot a real wasp or other insects. Observe their colors, shapes, and movements. Can you see the thorax, abdomen, and wings like in your drawing? Draw what you see in your sketchbook and compare it to your wasp drawing.
Create a Wasp Habitat: Using a shoebox or a small container, create a habitat for your wasp drawing. Use materials like leaves, twigs, and flowers to make it look like a real environment. Place your wasp drawing inside and imagine how it would live there. Discuss with a friend or family member what a wasp needs to survive.
Wasp Story Time: Write a short story about your wasp. Where does it go during the day? What does it see? Does it have any friends? Share your story with your class or family. You can even draw pictures to go along with your story!
