Spring Butterfly Art Project Butterfly Drawing Lesson Easy Spring Art Activity

This Spring Butterfly on a Flower Art Project teaches students to draw a butterfly step by step and explore the wax resist technique with crayons and watercolor paint. Students create a vibrant spring scene of a butterfly resting on a flower while learning about color, value, texture and creative design.

Students experiment with bold color choices and their own butterfly wing patterns, then watch the wax resist appear as the paint flows around their crayon lines. The finished artwork is bright and colorful, and it makes a lovely spring hallway display or bulletin board.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “During our state testing my grade level team realized our kids needed a brain break, and this activity was perfect! It gave step by step instructions so clearly, even I could do it and I’m not artist! My kids loved it and have already been begging to do another art project just like this! Definitely recommend.” Paige S.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Complete Teacher Lesson Plan with objectives, materials and teaching flow
• Step-by-Step Guided Drawing Tutorial Pages for the butterfly and flower
• Visual Instruction Pages with Written Directions for each stage
• Full-Color Example Poster to show students before you begin
• Student Reference Pages for the drawing portion
• Printable Art Rubric for assessment

HOW TO USE IT

Students start by drawing a butterfly with wings, antennae and body shapes using simple guided steps, then draw a large flower beneath it and add creative patterns inside the wings. Next they outline with black marker or felt pen and add crayon color and value shading.

Finally, they paint the background with watercolor, paint cakes or watered-down tempera paint. The crayon lines repel the paint and stay bold, creating the wax resist effect. The lesson suits elementary art classes, seasonal art, homeschool art, sub plans, spring units and nature or insect themes.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool families and substitute teachers who want an engaging seasonal art activity.

What grade levels is this best for?

Upper elementary students, though it can be adapted for younger or older students depending on how much detail is added.

How long does this project take?

Most classes finish in 2 to 3 art periods, depending on class length and painting time.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “instructions were so easy to follow” Katy F.

★★★★★ “I love the step-by-step visual instructions. My students loved it too.” Tracy G.

★★★★★ “Perfect activity for grandparents' day in May!” Cynthia C.

★★★★★ “Great! Thanks!” Shelly L.

★★★★★ “Looking forward to this one in the spring!” melissa C.

★★★★★ “Thank you for interesting materials.” Joanna D.

★★★★ “Love your art projects that you put together! Such fun art and easy to follow!” TallTeachinInFlatsChic

★★★★ “Turned out so cute and was easy to use. Directions very clear and easy to follow. Thanks for a fun art project!” Kristen T.

★★★★ “We made these for mothers day. I loved them so much I had my own childrent do them at home too!” Natalie L.

★★★★ “My students loved this art project! So cute and fun!” Abigail D.

★★★★ “Great project!” DONNA H.

★★★★ “Fun Spring project” Alexandria C.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic