{"id":18831,"date":"2023-01-09T10:01:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=18831"},"modified":"2023-07-03T13:50:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T13:50:06","slug":"bird-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bird-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Bird Drawing Guide In 5 Easy-To-Follow Steps [Video + Images]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Discover how to draw a bird!\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that there are between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/article\/how-many-birds-are-there-in-the-world-science-estimates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50 billion and 428 billions<\/a> birds on Earth?<\/p>\n<p>Birds are paramount for the well-being of our planet for many reasons, including their spore-spreading, pest-controlling and pollinating qualities that help maintain healthy ecosystems around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll share the tricks to simple bird drawing and show you how to easily draw a member of the avian species in only five steps!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/uSGDIb6hP458c\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/uSGDIb6hP458c\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On Easy Bird Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>A professional comic book artist and the lead BIOWARS illustrator, Goncalo Lopes, created a beginner-friendly video guide on bird drawing \u2014 check it out and follow along:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW A BIRD [Easy Guide For Beginners]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KbG01KBF4AE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to practice drawing by looking at images instead, we\u2019ve got you covered! Keep reading to find detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions to draw a bird.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d also like to invite you to explore more of our <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/category\/tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how-to-draw posts<\/a>, including animal drawing guides such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/panda-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a panda<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easy dog drawing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re exploring our handy drawing tutorials, don\u2019t forget to check out the exciting story of BIOWARS and read all about the never-ending battle between the warriors of the immune system \u2014 the BIOWARRIORS and pathogens that attack it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sketching Tools To Draw A Bird<\/h2>\n<p>Tools you might want to use for your bird drawing include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An H pencil:<\/strong>\u202fThese pencils have a hard lead that leaves a light trace on the paper. That\u2019s why H pencils are perfect for sketching \u2014 you can easily erase mistakes but also enhance the lines once you create your basic bird sketch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An HB pencil:<\/strong> A medium-hard lead is good for adding details and soft shading.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A 4B pencil:<\/strong>\u202fThis kind of lead is particularly soft and dark. You can use it for shading and adding dark grey details to your drawing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A blending stump:<\/strong>\u202fThis pencil-like tool makes blending easier, helping you make the transitions from lighter to darker areas and vice versa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A kneaded eraser:<\/strong>\u202fKneaded erasers are customizable, meaning you can change their shape and size depending on what you want to erase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightly textured sketch paper:<\/strong> This paper\u2019s soft surface is perfect because your pencil can easily glide over it. Plus, it\u2019s also easier to erase unneeded lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t need all of these tools; not even Goncalo has them all!<\/p>\n<p>These are just recommendations, but you can stick to the pencils you enjoy drawing with!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Bird In 5 Steps<\/h2>\n<p>The simplest way to draw a bird is to sketch its body parts one by one.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a good foundation, it\u2019s easy to add the details and create a proportional bird drawing.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start drawing a bird by sketching the base for its head.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, we\u2019re going to draw a <strong>medium-sized circle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The bird we\u2019re drawing is facing left, so we\u2019ll make sure to leave enough room on the right to sketch the rest of its body.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s draw the first circle:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18833\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18833\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18833\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-head.jpg\" alt=\"A circle used as the base for the bird\u2019s head.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-head.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-head-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-head-768x309.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-head-440x177.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-head-635x256.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using geometrical shapes will help you create a base for the bird\u2019s body.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Then, draw another circle below the first one and make it about three times larger.<\/p>\n<p>This is the bird\u2019s belly.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine there\u2019s a <strong>diagonal line<\/strong> passing through the <strong>center<\/strong> of the first circle, and make sure that the same line goes through the middle of the body. This little trick will help you get your proportions right:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18834\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18834\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18834\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-belly.jpg\" alt=\"Two circles used to sketch the bird\u2019s head and belly.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-belly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-belly-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-belly-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-belly-440x312.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-belly-635x450.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Circles are key when sketching a bird.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Draw The Bird\u2019s Tail, Head And Legs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s add one more circle in the back, for the <strong>tail<\/strong>. Draw a small round shape and place it to the right of the belly.<\/p>\n<p>Again, imagine a diagonal line going through the middle of the belly. The same line should split the third circle in half.<\/p>\n<p>Then, it\u2019s time to start adding details to the head.<\/p>\n<p>First, draw a <strong>small circle<\/strong> for the <strong>eye<\/strong> and a <strong>cone<\/strong> for the <strong>beak<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18835\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18835\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18835\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body.jpg\" alt=\"Circles and a cone are used to place parts of the bird\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-440x265.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-635x383.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use a cone shape to outline the beak.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For the legs, add two parallel <strong>stick-like shapes<\/strong> below the bird\u2019s belly.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t see the entire right leg from this perspective, since about one-quarter of it is covered by the belly.<\/p>\n<p>As for the length of the legs, make them approximately <strong>as<\/strong> <strong>long as the belly is wide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18836\" style=\"width: 729px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18836\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18836\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-legs.jpg\" alt=\"Two 2D lines are added under the bird\u2019s belly to depict the legs.\u200b\" width=\"719\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-legs.jpg 719w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-legs-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-legs-440x367.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-legs-635x530.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two 2D lines make for the bird\u2019s legs.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Draw The Wings, Feet And Outline The Bird\u2019s Body<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>To add the bird\u2019s <strong>wing<\/strong>, draw a line starting at the top of the largest circle.<\/p>\n<p>Point the line toward the circle\u2019s center and then curve it toward the tail.<\/p>\n<p>From there, bring the line back to the top of the circle, so that the wing has the shape of a <strong>horizontal teardrop<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18837\" style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18837\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18837\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-wing.jpg\" alt=\"The wing is added to the sketch.\u200b\" width=\"714\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-wing.jpg 714w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-wing-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-wing-440x370.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-wing-635x534.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wing looks like a large horizontal teardrop.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now that all of the elements of the bird\u2019s upper body are in place, let\u2019s <strong>connect<\/strong> them to form a <strong>cohesive<\/strong> <strong>outline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Connect the head to the middle of the body with a thin line. Then, stretch that line toward the small circle in the back and go over it a bit to finalize the tail.<\/p>\n<p>Connect the tail to the belly and then extend the line toward the head, just below the beak, so that your sketch looks like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18838\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18838\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18838\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-outline.jpg\" alt=\"The finished outline of the bird\u2019s upper body.\u200b\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-outline.jpg 750w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-outline-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-outline-440x352.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-body-outline-635x508.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of the bird\u2019s upper body is finished.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s draw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/birds-and-wildlife\/natures-home-magazine\/birds-and-wildlife-articles\/how-do-birds-survive\/birds-legs-and-feet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the bird\u2019s toes<\/a> \u2014 three on each leg.<\/p>\n<p>Sketch them as <strong>short, slightly curved 2D lines<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18839\" style=\"width: 723px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18839\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18839\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-toes.jpg\" alt=\"The bird\u2019s toes are added to the sketch.\u200b\" width=\"713\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-toes.jpg 713w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-toes-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-toes-440x370.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-toes-635x534.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u2019t sweat it if the toes aren\u2019t identical \u2013 that\u2019s ok!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Erase The Guidelines And Add The Details<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H and HB pencils, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to erase the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully go between the outline of the bird\u2019s body and remove the lines that you no longer need:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18840\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18840\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18840\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-guidelines-erased.jpg\" alt=\"The guidelines are erased.\u200b\" width=\"736\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-guidelines-erased.jpg 736w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-guidelines-erased-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-guidelines-erased-440x359.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-guidelines-erased-635x518.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you erase the guidelines, you can add the details.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, all birds have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/bird-talons-385394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claws or talons<\/a> on their feet, so let\u2019s add them to our sketch.<\/p>\n<p>Make them <strong>small and sharp<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18842\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18842\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18842\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-claws.jpg\" alt=\"The claws are added to each toe.\u200b\" width=\"731\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-claws.jpg 731w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-claws-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-claws-440x361.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-claws-635x521.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All birds have claws.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can switch to an HB pencil now or apply more pressure to the pencil you\u2019re using, to make the outline darker.<\/p>\n<p>Go over the lines to make them more prominent and then color the eye dark grey or black. Don\u2019t forget to leave the pupil white!<\/p>\n<p>Then, draw the feathers starting from the neck; move to the belly and then add some at the bottom of the wing and the end of the tail.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>feathers look like a bunch of \u201cW\u201d letters<\/strong> of all sizes spread across the bird\u2019s body:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18843\" style=\"width: 711px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18843\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18843\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-feathers.jpg\" alt=\"The feathers are added across the bird\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"701\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-feathers.jpg 701w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-feathers-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-feathers-440x377.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-feathers-635x544.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The feathers resemble the letter \u201cW.\u201d\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s add <strong>horizontal lines on the bird\u2019s feet and legs<\/strong>, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18844\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18844\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18844\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-leg-details.jpg\" alt=\"The horizontal lines are added to the bird\u2019s feet and legs.\u200b\" width=\"726\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-leg-details.jpg 726w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-leg-details-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-leg-details-440x364.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-leg-details-635x525.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The more details you add, the livelier the bird looks.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s give this bird something to stand on.<\/p>\n<p>Draw a simple <strong>branch<\/strong> under the bird\u2019s feet.<\/p>\n<p>Start by adding two parallel lines to outline the branch. Then add smaller lines on the inside, to depict the wood texture, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18845\" style=\"width: 757px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18845\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18845\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-branch.jpg\" alt=\"The bird is standing on a branch.\u200b\" width=\"747\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-branch.jpg 747w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-branch-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-branch-440x353.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-branch-635x510.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u2019t forget to give the bird something to hold onto! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>5. Shade Your Bird Drawing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> HB and 4B pencils, blending stump<\/p>\n<p>Since the sketching phase is over, it\u2019s time to shade your bird drawing!<\/p>\n<p>You can first go in with an HB pencil to shade the bird\u2019s body in soft grey tones.<\/p>\n<p>Make the belly darker than the rest, since less light reaches this part.<\/p>\n<p>As for the branch, color it with a 4B pencil in dark grey:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18846\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18846\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18846\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-shading.jpg\" alt=\"The bird drawing is shaded in various grey hues.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-shading.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-shading-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-shading-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-shading-440x329.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-shading-635x475.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shading helps bring your sketch to life! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To finalize the drawing, use your blending stump (or your fingers!) to soften up the shadows and make the lines less sharp.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your eraser to highlight the upper part of the body, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18847\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18847\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18847\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-final.jpg\" alt=\"The bird drawing is finished.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-final.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-final-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-final-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-final-440x325.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bird-drawing-final-635x469.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That\u2019s a wrap on learning how to draw a bird!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Finished Your\u202fBird\u202fDrawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Since you successfully finished our guide on bird drawing, why stop here?<\/p>\n<p>You like drawing and we enjoy making helpful art tutorials for you, so check them out and continue practicing!<\/p>\n<p>If drawing animals is your thing, these guides are for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fish-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a fish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/unicorn-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a unicorn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/penguin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a penguin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/dolphin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dolphin\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bat-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/butterfly-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a butterfly\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wolf-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a wolf\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bunny-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bunny\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a horse\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dog\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/frog-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a frog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have a lot more how-to\u2019s in store, and you\u2019ll find them all on our blog and YouTube channel!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Recap On Bird Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>When learning how to draw a bird, <strong>rely on geometrical shapes<\/strong> to create the basic sketch, position the body parts and draw them all symmetrically.<\/p>\n<p>Use circles for the head, the belly and the back part of the body. Then, slowly start adding details, such as the hone-shaped beak and the tear-shaped wing.<\/p>\n<p>For the legs, use simple 2D lines; then add the toes and claws.<\/p>\n<p>Draw the feathers as \u201cW\u2019s\u201d and sketch a branch so that the bird doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s floating mid-air.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, shade the bird to enhance its features and bring your sketch to life!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you enjoy learning how to draw a bird? Let us know in the comments below which tutorial you want to see next!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to draw a bird!\u200b Did you know that there are between 50 billion and 428 billions birds on Earth? Birds are paramount for the well-being of our planet for many reasons, including their spore-spreading, pest-controlling and pollinating qualities that help maintain healthy ecosystems around the globe. 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