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How to draw a barn owl?

Drawing a beautiful barn owl in 8 steps

Learn step by step how to draw a barn owl. Follow the 8 steps and print the tutorial.

Do you want to learn how to draw a mysterious barn owl? Follow these easy steps and create a beautiful bird on paper yourself!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a barn owl, which you can recognize by its beautiful heart-shaped face. Grab your pencil and eraser, because we are going to work step by step. Look closely at the shapes and join in the fun!

Kort samengevat

In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a barn owl using simple circles and ovals. We start with the basic shapes and end with the most beautiful feathers.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a vertical oval for the head and put a guide line in the middle.

A vertical oval with a line through the middle for the owl's head.
Stap 2

Draw a larger shape below the head for the body and determine where the tail will go.

Basic shapes for the body and tail of the barn owl below the head.
Stap 3

Draw two lines for the legs and place small circles where the eyes should go.

Lines for the legs and small circles for the eyes in the head.
Stap 4

Now create the shape of the heart-shaped face and draw the thick feathers at the thighs.

The heart shape of the face and the contours of the owl's upper legs.
Stap 5

Draw the beak between the eyes and make the legs and tail a bit thicker.

Details of the beak, legs, and tail feathers become visible.
Stap 6

Draw the sharp claws at the bottom of the legs and make the eyes dark.

Drawing of the owl's legs with claws and round black eyes.
Stap 7

Add small dashes everywhere for the soft feathers on the wings and belly.

Details of the feathers on the wings and body of the barn owl.
Stap 8

Trace the outer lines extra thick, erase the guide lines, and draw a branch with it.

The completed barn owl on a branch without guide lines.

Frequently asked questions

Which pencil is best to use?
Start with a regular graphite pencil and don't press too hard, so you can easily erase your guide lines.
What makes a barn owl special?
A barn owl has a very special face that looks a bit like a heart.
Should I leave the guide lines?
No, once your drawing is finished, you can carefully wipe away the first circles and ovals with an eraser.
Can I also color the owl?
Of course! Use white, light brown, and a little bit of gray to make it look real.

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