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How to draw a pelican 2?

Drawing a cheerful pelican step-by-step

Learn step by step how to draw a pelican 2. Follow the 9 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw a pelican with its large beak! In this fun drawing lesson for kids, we create a real water bird in 9 simple steps.

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a pelican, that funny bird with that enormous beak. Grab your pencil and paper, because we're going to get started together. It's not difficult at all if we start with simple shapes. Are you joining in?

Kort samengevat

In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a pelican by starting with circles and ovals. We build the bird step by step into a beautiful work of art.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a small circle for the head and a large horizontal oval for the pelican's body.

Drawing of a small circle and a large oval as a base for the pelican.
Stap 2

Connect the head and the body with two curved lines for the neck and draw a long line for the beak.

Guide lines for the neck and a long straight line for the bird's beak.
Stap 3

Draw a guide line for the tail and make the neck slightly wider with smooth lines.

Lines shaping the neck and a short diagonal line for the tail.
Stap 4

Draw a small dash for the eye and draw two straight lines downwards for the legs.

Guide lines for the eye and the thin legs under the body.
Stap 5

Make the legs thicker and draw the top of the large, famous pelican beak.

The legs take shape and the top of the beak is drawn.
Stap 6

Draw the bottom of the beak as a large pouch and add the first lines for the wing and tail.

The characteristic beak pouch and the back of the pelican become visible.
Stap 7

Give the bird a small round eye and draw the large webbed feet at the bottom of the legs.

Details of the eye and the large feet with webbing.
Stap 8

Draw the feathers on the wings and the tail with small curves and dashes.

Drawing of the feathers on the wing and the tail of the pelican.
Stap 9

Make the outer lines darker, add some ground, and carefully erase the initial guide lines.

The completed drawing of a pelican with all details and without guide lines.

Frequently asked questions

What shapes do I need for a pelican?
We usually start with a small circle for the head and a larger oval for the body.
How do I draw that big beak?
We first draw the beak as a long line and then make it thicker with a nice curve.
Can I also color the pelican?
Of course! Pelicans are often white or gray, but you can give it any colors you like.
What if a step doesn't work right away?
No problem, use your eraser and just try again. Practice makes perfect!

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