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Birds are warm-blooded animals which are distinguished for their feathers and forelimbs modified as wings. Birds in action are a favorite sight in nature. Here you will see how to draw these beautiful creatures in a cartoonish style. [1]

Method 1
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A Cartoon Bird

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    The top circle is slightly bigger than the bottom circle.
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    Draw crescent curves inside the circles or rings to resemble cartoon eyes.
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    Add additional details.
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Method 2
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A Traditional Bird

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    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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    The triangle extends at the lower right.
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    Draw details for the feathers around the body.
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    You 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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    You can try to find a completed picture here or on Google, then zoom in on the features and copy them.
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Things You'll Need

  • Pencil or pen
  • Eraser
  • Watercolor paper
  • Watercolor pencils.

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 453,645 times.
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Categories: Drawing Birds
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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!

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