How to Draw a Feather

Reviewed by María Fernández González

Last Updated: August 23, 2019

Feathers could be used as pens as well as decorations. Do you want to draw your own personal feather? Here are easy steps on how to draw one!

Method 1

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Drawing a Traditional Feather

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Draw a line bisecting the oval.
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Method 2

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Drawing a Cartoon Feather

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Draw a middle diagonal line from the tip of the oval to the base and extending a little outside the oval.

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What if it's hard to add the fluff?

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For the fluff, you may need to use a different pencil. Make sure the pencil is really sharp, and use small motions.

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How do I keep the drawing from looking too shaded?

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Refrain from smudging the paper with your hands, and if that doesn't work, use an eraser to lightly erase any over-the-top shading.

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How do I draw a twisted feather?

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Try to look at images of ribbons and how they're twisted. Draw the basic shape of the feather as you would a ribbon, then add the actual feather.

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