Ever wanted to learn how to draw a bee that looks like it just flew out of a storybook?
If you’ve ever stared at a blank page wondering how to turn a simple circle into a cheerful little bee, I’ve been right there with you! And that’s exactly why I put this tutorial together — to make the process fun, easy, and totally beginner-friendly. Plus, I’ll show you how to give your bee some adorable personality!
As someone who finds joy in every brushstroke and pencil line, drawing these sweet creatures is more than just a fun hobby — it’s a way to relax, recharge, and sprinkle a little more cute into the world.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to draw a bee step-by-step using simple shapes. Whether you’re doodling in your journal, decorating a greeting card, or just want something cheerful to draw, this one’s for you!
Why bees?
Before we jump into the steps, a little confession: I’ve always had a soft spot for bees.
Not just because they’re important (which they absolutely are!), but because they’re round, chubby, and totally charming to draw. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve added a tiny bee in the corner of a doodle just to make it sweeter.
Plus, let’s be honest… who can resist those teeny antennae and pastel wings?
Step 1: Draw the head
Start by drawing a nice round circle. This will be our bee’s cute little head!
Try to place it slightly to the left side of your paper — we’ll be adding more to the right in the next steps.
Step 2: Add a happy face
Let’s bring our bee to life with a smile! Draw two small ovals for the eyes and add a curved line in between for a cheerful little smile.
Keep it simple and cute!
Step 3: Draw the body
Now let’s give our bee a body! Draw a large oval shape attached to the head on the right side.
This will be the bee’s round and fuzzy little body, ready for some stripes soon!
Step 4: Add the wings
Let’s help our bee take flight! Draw two curved, teardrop-shaped wings on top of the body.
One wing should be slightly behind the other to create a cute layered look.
Step 5: Add stripes and a stinger
Time to give your bee its classic look! Draw a few curved lines across the body to create the bee’s stripes.
Then add a small pointed shape at the back for the stinger — don’t worry, this little bee is totally friendly!
Step 6: Add legs and antennae
Let’s give our bee some wiggly little legs! Draw three short curved lines under the body.
Then add two antennae on top of the head, each with a small circle at the tip. Now our bee can walk and wiggle!
Step 7: Fill in the stripes and antennae
Now it’s time to add some bold contrast! Fill in every other stripe on the body with black, and color in the circles at the ends of the antennae too.
This gives your bee its classic striped look!
Step 8: Add color and final details
Now for the fun part — coloring! Fill in the body with yellow and leave the black stripes as they are.
Add a soft blush to the cheeks, light blue wings, and feel free to decorate the background with flowers, leaves, and little colorful dots to make your bee feel at home.
Buzz-tastic job!
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Just finished your bee?
Amazing job! But don’t stop there — if you enjoyed this little buzzing friend, I think you’ll love these other drawing tutorials I’ve created:
They’re all just as beginner-friendly and full of cuteness — perfect if you want to build your own little animal doodle collection.
My biggest tip if you’re just starting out
Don’t worry about perfection. Drawing is supposed to be fun, not stressful!
Some of my favorite sketches started as wobbly lines and turned into something totally magical. If your bee looks a little crooked or your lines aren’t perfect — it’s still YOUR bee. And that makes it one of a kind.
So grab your pencil, make a mess, color outside the lines, and most importantly — enjoy the process.
Let’s stay connected!
If this tutorial made you smile or helped you feel more confident in your drawing, I’d love to see what you create! Tag me or follow along for more ideas on my Pinterest page — I post new tutorials, inspiration, and cute doodle ideas regularly.
And hey — leave a comment on Pinterest or Instagram:
What would you like to learn to draw next? A butterfly? A cupcake? A mushroom village?
Let’s keep this creative adventure going 💛🐝
