In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Fly in 8 easy steps. This free step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of the Fly.

This is a simple lesson designed for beginners and kids with real easy to follow steps. Feel free to print this page and use as a drawing tutorial.

Here are some fun facts about the Fly you might find interesting.

• Flies are insects with a single pair of wings and compound eyes.
• They have a highly developed sense of smell and taste, which helps them locate food sources.
• Flies go through a complete metamorphosis, starting as eggs, then becoming larvae (maggots), pupae, and finally adult flies.
• These insects are known for their ability to fly quickly and maneuver with agility.
• Flies are attracted to a variety of foods, including decaying organic matter, fruits, and sugary substances.
• They play a role in pollination and decomposition, helping to break down organic matter in the environment.
• Flies have a short lifespan, typically living for only a few weeks.
• Some fly species, like the fruit fly, are commonly used in scientific research due to their rapid reproductive cycle and genetic similarities to humans.
• Flies are found in almost every environment, from tropical rainforests to polar regions.
• Flies are fascinating and diverse insects that have been the subject of scientific study and have important ecological roles, making them an intriguing part of the natural world.

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You can follow along with the video or use the simple drawing steps below the video as a guide!

How To Draw a Fly – Simple Drawing Tutorial

Step 1: Draw the front of the Flies head and nose.

Step 2: Complete the front section of the fly’s head.

Step 3: Draw the beginning step of the body.

Step 4: Finish drawing the large eyes.

Step 5: Draw the back body and add the front legs.

Step 6: Sketch the 4 additional legs.

Step 7: Add the leg thickness and details.

Step 8: Draw the wings to complete this simple drawing of a realistic fly!

Great job, you’ve completed the How To Draw a Fly drawing lesson! That was easy, wasn’t it? You can use the zoomed in picture of a fly below to shade in your drawing…don’t forget the dark red eyes!

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a fly! Your first try may not have gone smoothly, but I’m pretty sure after another attempt or two you saw a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a fly is with plenty of practice.

Are you looking for another insect to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw an ant?! Take a look here: How to Draw an Ant – quickly and easily!