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How to draw a parakeet?

Drawing a cheerful parakeet in 8 simple steps

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

Learn how to draw a beautiful parakeet yourself! Follow our easy steps and create a colorful bird on a perch.

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a cozy parakeet. With simple circles and ovals, you'll conjure a cheerful bird onto your paper in no time. Grab your pencil and join the fun!

Summary

In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a parakeet using basic shapes like ovals. We start with the head and end with the beautiful feathers and feet.

Steps

Step 1

Draw a small circle for the head and a larger oval underneath for the body.

Two circles on top of each other as a base for the head and body of the parakeet.
Step 2

Connect the head and the body with two lines and draw a diagonal line for the perch.

The neck lines and a horizontal line where the bird will sit.
Step 3

Finish the body and draw a long, straight line downwards for the tail.

The shape of the bird becomes clearer and gets a long tail line.
Step 4

Draw a small arc for the beak and place small marks where the feet should go.

Guide lines for the beak on the head and the feet near the perch.
Step 5

Give the parakeet a wing by drawing a large teardrop shape on its back.

A large oval shape on the side of the body for the wing.
Step 6

Draw a shiny round eye and attach the feet to the perch with small toes.

Details of the face with an eye and the feet clamped around the perch.
Step 7

Now draw small lines in the wing and tail to show the real feathers.

Lines in the wings and tail that look like feathers.
Step 8

Make the outlines extra thick and erase the guide lines you no longer need.

The completed drawing of a parakeet with clean lines.

Frequently asked questions

What colors can I give my parakeet?
Parakeets come in all colors, such as bright green, blue, or yellow!
Do I need to use an eraser?
Yes, it is useful to erase the guide lines at the end.
How do I draw the beak?
A parakeet's beak looks a bit like a curved hook pointing downwards.
Is this drawing lesson difficult?
Not at all, we only use easy shapes that everyone can make.

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