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Steps
A Cartoon Bird
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1Draw two circles which overlap each other. The top circle is slightly bigger than the bottom circle.
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2Draw two rings for the bird’s eyes. Draw crescent curves inside the circles or rings to resemble cartoon eyes.Advertisement
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3Draw the details for the bird’s beak at the middle of the two circles.
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4Draw additional details for the bird’s head.
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5Draw the bird’s wings using rounded curves extending from the body.
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6Draw details for the bird’s feet, legs, and tail feathers.
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7Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add additional details.
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8Color to your liking!
A Traditional Bird
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1Draw two circles to provide framework for the drawing. One circle is small and at the upper right of the page, the other is big at the middle of the page.
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2Draw curve lines connecting the two circles to form the bird’s body.
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3Draw a slender triangle with a middle line to form the beak. The triangle extends at the lower right.
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4Refine the drawing by adding details for the eyes and feathers for the wings.
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5Draw the slender legs using straight lines.
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6Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Draw details for the feathers around the body.
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7Color to your liking!
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I draw a parrot and a blue jay?Community AnswerYou can print a picture of them and trace them. Over time, you'll have more knowledge on how to draw them and you will be able to replicate them with ease.
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QuestionHow do I know where to place the details?CanisChiropteraCommunity AnswerPractice and references. If you aren't completely sure on the placement of something, don't be afraid to do a quick Google Images search to refresh your memory, it's the fastest way to learn.
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QuestionHow can I draw the details of feathers for a traditional bird?Community AnswerYou can try to find a completed picture here or on Google, then zoom in on the features and copy them.
Warnings
- This bird is not intended as a biologically accurate sketch.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Pencil or pen
- Eraser
- Watercolor paper
- Watercolor pencils.
References
About This Article
To draw a bird, start by drawing a large circle in the center of the page, and a smaller circle in the upper right corner. Then, draw curved lines connecting the circles for the bird’s body, and a long triangle for its beak. Next, add details, such as feathers for the wings and eyes on the head. Additionally, draw thin, straight lines for the legs. Finally, erase any unnecessary lines and color in your drawing. For tips on how to draw a cartoon bird, keep reading!