How To Draw A Grasshopper (A Simple Guide)
We will teach you how to draw a cool grasshopper in just eight easy steps.
Have you wondered how to capture the essence of a grasshopper on paper?
Get ready to hop into the world of drawing with our fun and easy tutorial!
In a few simple steps, you’ll master the art of creating these incredible insects, known for their incredible jumping abilities (up to 30 inches in a single leap!).
When picturing grasshoppers, you might visualize the classic green or a mix of green and brown.
But did you know some species have very vivid colors, like the dazzling rainbow grasshoppers? Discover more fascinating facts at the end of this post.
Get ready for an enjoyable drawing lesson that will leave you with artistic satisfaction.
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Drawing Supplies Needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sheet of paper
- Pencil sharpener
While a white eraser is recommended, a pink one works too (watch out for streaks, though!).
Erasers are your drawing buddies, so keep one close for adjustments. Also, have extra paper handy in case you want a fresh start.
How to Draw A Grasshopper Step By Step Tutorial
Step 1. Draw the Grasshopper’s Head
Start with an irregular circle tilted at an angle for the head, giving it an oval-like shape.
Step 2. Draw the First Part of the Thorax
Sketch a small oval shape for the middle section, including the abdomen and thorax.
Step 3. Draw the Abdomen
Form the body with a pair of lines that taper at the ends. Play around with wavy lines for a more realistic shape.
Step 4. Create the Front Legs
A grasshopper has three pairs of legs. Draw the first pair of legs using curved lines. Repeat for the second leg, shaping the foot like an oval with a smaller oval for the feet.
Step 5. Draw the Back Legs
Repeat the leg-drawing process for the middle leg. Move on to the hind legs, making them larger and stopping just past the halfway mark of the thorax.
Step 6. Make the Mouth and Antennae
Draw the mandible (the mouth –or jaws) with shorter lines and an oval shape. Next, add antennae with curved L-shaped lines on the outer part of the grasshopper’s head.
Step 7. Draw the Eyes and Abdomen Details
Create two oval shapes for the eyes, spacing them out. Add details to the abdomen with a curved line shape and wavy lines.
Step 8. Add The Final Details
Complete the eyes by adding smaller ovals and a tiny circle for the pupil. Adding the pupil really makes the eyes stand out!
Now, feel free to grab your coloring utensils colors and bring your grasshopper to life!
Now you can color your gcute hopping insect however you like.
For example, this would be perfect to create the rainbow-colored grasshopper mentioned in the fun facts!
Fun Facts About Grasshoppers
Did you know that in many countries, they are considered a delicacy? Would you ever eat a one? The good news is they are a good source of protein!
There are 2 main groups of grasshoppers: short-horned and long-horned grasshoppers. The only difference is the size of their antennae.
Did you know that some grasshoppers eat mosquitoes? That’s right, some insects are super beneficial and help us humans out by getting rid of less beneficial insects. We even have an easy drawing tutorial for a mosquito, you can check out after.
One of the ways they can hide from predators is by camouflaging themselves to blend in with the ground.
Adult grasshoppers can grow anywhere from 1-7 cm in length, depending on the type of species. The average lifespan is typically 12 months.
Did you know that grasshoppers have 3 eyes? One is above the base of each antenna, and the third is in the center of the head.
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