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How to draw a raven?

Drawing a cool raven

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

Learn how to draw a smart black raven with this easy step-by-step guide. Grab your pencil and become a real bird artist!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a raven, one of the smartest birds in the forest. With simple shapes like circles and lines, you'll conjure a bird onto paper in no time. Are you joining in?

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In eight simple steps, you will draw a raven sitting on a branch. We start with circles and end with the smallest details like feathers and claws.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a small circle for the head and a large oval for the body, connected by a diagonal line.

Basic shapes of a raven: a circle for the head and a large oval for the body.
Stap 2

Draw two lines for the neck and a long straight line at the back for the tail.

Guide lines for the neck and the long tail of the raven.
Stap 3

Make a triangle on the head for the beak and place two sticks under the body for the legs.

Sketch of the beak on the head and the legs under the body.
Stap 4

Draw a large curved line in the middle of the body for the wing and give the beak more shape.

Shape of the wing and a thicker beak drawn with pencil.
Stap 5

Draw a small circle for the eye and make the legs a bit thicker with small toes.

Details of the eye and the sturdy legs of the bird.
Stap 6

Give the wing and the tail nice straight lines so they look like real feathers.

Lines indicating the feathers on the wing and the tail of the raven.
Stap 7

Draw a thick branch under the feet and add small feathers on the bird's chest.

The raven is now sitting on a branch and has small feathers on its chest.
Stap 8

Erase the guide lines and color your raven very dark with black or dark gray.

The completed drawing of a black raven on a branch.

Frequently asked questions

What color should my raven be?
Ravens are usually shiny black, but you can also use dark blue or purple for the sheen.
What kind of pencil do I need?
It's best to use a regular graphite pencil so you can erase the guide lines later.
Is a raven the same as a crow?
They look alike, but a raven is quite a bit larger and has a thicker beak.
How do I draw the feathers?
Make small arches or short strokes to give the bird a fuzzy and realistic effect.

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