"Butterfly wings can be very different, small or big, wide or narrow, colorful or transparent, round or ragged. However, there are features common to all kinds of butterflies.
When it comes to the structure of the wings, it’s the same for all butterflies. Butterfly wings are basically triangular, with three margins that round their shape – costal, outer and inner one. The forewings have also an apex that makes them longer."
Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects in nature. This tutorial will show you how to draw a butterfly, and design unique and colorful wing patterns.
It's amazing to think that butterflies start their lives out as caterpillars, only to evolve into the majestic insects we know them to be. This makes them very interesting insects to draw and look at. If you've always wanted to learn how to draw them, this tutorial covers the entire process in great detail and even provides useful guides about the anatomy of a butterfly.