Article · Cecilie Okada Design
How to Draw & Watercolor Four Colorful Butterflies
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2020
About this lesson
A seven-step drawing method for four different butterfly species starting from a triangle wing shape, followed by four watercolor-painting steps covering base washes, pattern work and gouache highlights, plus tips on finding good reference photos.
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