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How to draw a realistic owl?

Drawing a realistic owl step-by-step

Learn step by step how to draw a realistic owl. Follow the 9 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw a beautiful owl on a branch! Using simple shapes, you will create a real night bird.

Intro

Hi young artist! Today we are going to draw a wise owl sitting quietly on a branch. We will start with simple circles and turn them into a real bird step by step. Grab your pencil and eraser, and let's get started together!

Kort samengevat

In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw an owl using ovals and guide lines. We build the bird up from a simple sketch to a detailed owl with feathers and claws.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a horizontal line for the branch and an upright oval above it for the owl's head.

Basic shapes of an owl: a branch and an oval for the head.
Stap 2

Draw a larger oval below the head for the body and place a cross in the head for the eyes.

A large oval for the owl's body and guide lines in the face.
Stap 3

Flatten the top of the head slightly and draw two small points for the ear tufts.

The shape of the owl's head with two small pointed ears.
Stap 4

Draw a long arc on the side for the wing and connect the head to the body.

The wing and neck of the owl drawn with fluid lines.
Stap 5

Sketch the round shapes in the face and draw two lines for the thick legs.

The owl's face takes shape and the start of the legs is visible.
Stap 6

Draw the round eyes on the guide line, a beak in the middle, and the tail feathers at the bottom.

Details of the face with eyes, beak, and the owl's tail.
Stap 7

Draw the sharp claws gripping around the branch and give the wing more shape.

The owl's legs with claws holding onto the branch.
Stap 8

Add small strokes for the feathers on the chest and finish the details on the branch.

Adding feather details and the structure of the tree branch.
Stap 9

Darken the most important lines and carefully erase all the guide lines you no longer need.

The completed drawing of a realistic owl on a branch.

Frequently asked questions

Which pencil is best to use?
Start with a graphite pencil and don't press too hard, so you can easily erase the guide lines later.
How do I make the owl's feathers?
You can draw short, curved strokes to mimic the soft feathers of the owl.
Does the owl have to stand exactly on the branch?
Yes, draw the feet over the branch so it looks like the owl is holding onto the branch firmly.
What if my circle isn't perfectly round?
That doesn't matter at all, because in real life owls are also a bit fluffy and irregular in shape.

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