How to draw a dragonfly. Step-by-step drawing tutorial. Step 1. Draw the initial contours of the dragonfly. Step 2. Draw the contours of the wings of a dragonfly. Step 3. Draw the general outline of the dragonfly. Step 4. Draw the shape of the dragonfly's torso and wings. Step 5. Draw the dragonfly's legs. Step 6. How to draw shadows add volume to the dragonfly drawing.