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How to draw a peace dove with olive branch?

Drawing a peace dove with an olive branch

Learn step by step how to draw a peace dove with olive branch. Follow the 9 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw a beautiful white peace dove with a branch in its beak. An easy step-by-step drawing lesson for little artists!

Intro

Today we are going to draw a very special little bird: the peace dove. With its white feathers and a green branch, it brings a message of peace to everyone. Grab your pencil, because we are going to work step-by-step using simple shapes!

Summary

In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a flying dove using circles and ovals. You will add wings, a tail, and an olive branch for a beautiful result.

Steps

Step 1

Draw a small circle for the head and a larger oval below it for the dove's body.

Basic shapes of a dove: a small circle and a large oval.
Step 2

Connect the head and the body with two slightly curved lines to create the neck.

The dove's neck drawn between the head and the body.
Step 3

Draw a long, slanted line for the top of the wing and a shorter line for the tail.

Guide lines for the wing and the tail of the dove.
Step 4

Shape the wing with a large arc and place small dashes where the legs should go.

The outline of the wing and short lines for the legs.
Step 5

Draw a pointed beak on the head and a graceful, curved line for the olive branch.

A beak on the head and a long line for the branch.
Step 6

Finish the shape of the tail and draw a small round eye in the head.

The tail shape and an eye of the dove drawn.
Step 7

Now draw the feathers on the underside of the wings and the tail using wavy lines.

Details of the feathers on the wing and the tail.
Step 8

Draw small leaves on the branch in the beak and finish the legs.

Leaves on the olive branch and drawn legs.
Step 9

Erase the guide lines and draw a few soft clouds around the dove for decoration.

The finished drawing of a peace dove with clouds in the background.

Frequently asked questions

What color should the dove be?
A peace dove is usually white, but you can use soft gray or light blue for the shadows.
Is this drawing lesson difficult?
Not at all, we start with easy circles and build the bird up slowly.
Why is the dove holding a branch?
The olive branch is a symbol of peace and new hope.
What do I need for this drawing?
Just paper, a pencil, an eraser, and maybe some green colored pencils for the branch.

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