Insects

The close-up world of insects provides another dimension of interest to your drawings. Study a subject through detailed reference photos to increase your observational skills and add credibility to a drawing.

Butterfly in Profile

The dark framework along with the graduation of values within the wing identify this butterfly as a monarch.

Ladybug

The smooth outer casing of a ladybug can be drawn as a glossy surface, which has both reflective and three-dimensional qualities.

Dragonfly Symmetry

The form of a dragonfly is drawn with a central body that is perpendicular to its symmetrical wings.