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How to draw a blue jay?

Drawing a cheerful blue jay

Learn step by step how to draw a blue jay. Follow the 9 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw a beautiful blue jay on a branch step-by-step. A super fun drawing lesson for little artists!

Intro

Today we are going to draw a beautiful blue bird! The blue jay has a cool crest and a long tail. Grab your pencil and follow the simple steps. Have fun with this colorful drawing lesson!

Kort samengevat

In this lesson, you will learn to draw a blue jay using simple shapes. We start with circles and end with a detailed bird on a branch.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a diagonal line for the branch and a small circle for the bird's head.

A diagonal line with a small circle above it for the blue jay's head.
Stap 2

Draw a larger oval under the head to create the blue jay's body.

A large oval under the small circle forming the body of the bird.
Stap 3

Place two short lines under the body where the bird's legs will go later.

Two small lines under the body as a base for the bird's legs.
Stap 4

Draw a small beak at the front of the head and a long rectangle for the tail.

A bird with a small beak and a long shape for the tail at the back.
Stap 5

Finish the legs with small toes that grip firmly around the branch.

Detail of the bird's legs standing on the drawn branch.
Stap 6

Draw a large curved line in the middle of the body for the jay's wing.

A curved line on the body forming the wing of the blue jay.
Stap 7

Give the bird a cool crest on top of its head and draw a small round eye.

The bird gets a pointy crest and an eye in the round head.
Stap 8

Add extra lines to the wing and the tail for the beautiful feathers.

Details of feathers on the wing and tail of the drawn bird.
Stap 9

Erase the guide lines and trace the outer lines of your blue jay extra thickly.

The completed drawing of a blue jay on a branch without guide lines.

Frequently asked questions

Which colors do I need for a blue jay?
You can use different shades of blue, white, and a little bit of black for the feathers.
Is this bird difficult to draw?
Not at all, we use easy shapes like circles and ovals to keep it simple.
Why should I draw lightly with a pencil first?
That way you can easily erase the guide lines later once your bird is finished.
How do I draw the crest on its head?
You draw the crest as a small triangle or a point on top of the round head.

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