How To Draw A Cartoon Duck
Drawing a cartoon duck can be a fun creative activity that can also challenge your artistic abilities. Whether you’re an experienced cartoonist or a newbie, by following a few easy steps, you can create a cartoon duck that looks professional and appealing.
1. Preparing the Duck
Before you start drawing your duck character, it’s helpful to decide how it will look. Consider its age, size and personality. Once you have decided, you can start by drawing the basic body outline. These shapes give the duck character a foundation to build on while sketching. Sketch lightly before you define the lines and erase any mistakes.
2. Drawing the Quacktastic Head
Creating a cute face is essential in cartooning and the head of the duck is no exception. Drawing the head requires you to be precise and attentive. Start by forming an oval for the face. This can be an oblong ovals or ‘egg shaped’ ovals depending on your preferences. Once that is done, draw two curved lines above the face, this will be the base of the bill. To create the beak, draw a triangle within the bill. For the eyes and eyebrows, start with two circles and two curves. Draw them in a way that adds expression to the duck’s face.
3. Perfecting the Details
When drawing a cartoon duck, details really make the character come alive. For example, fill in the details of the bill with a few sketches of slightly rounded shapes.Draw circles for the webbed feet, outline the duck’s back and neck. Include a few lines for the wings and feathers. Draw a few wavy lines for the water or lake in the background and colour it in to make your duck stand out.
4. Putting a Splash of Colour
The final step to creating a cartoon duck is to colour it in. With cartooning, the colour palette is endless. You can opt for the traditional yellow or get creative with different hues and shades. For example, adding patches of green on the duck to give it an element of nature and outdoor fun.
5. Add Personal Touches
Adding your personal touches to a cartoon duck can make it really unique. Perhaps draw a few accessories such as an umbrella or hat. Maybe draw a few hair accessories. Being creative will give your duck character an extra bit of pizzaz that shows off your artistic talents.
6. Make It Move!
That’s it! Your masterpiece is done. Now you can take your cartoon duck to the next level by making it come alive. You can animate it by creating a short-movie or a moving GIF. With just a bit of practice, you can make your duck move with little quirks and funny expressions.
7. Get Inspired
Drawing a cartoon duck is only limited by your imagination. To get inspired, search the Internet for ideas to draw from. You could also check out magazines, books, and movies for inspiration. If you find yourself stuck, take a break or come back to the drawing board with a fresh perspective.
8. Have Fun
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and give yourself permission to try out different styles. Whether it’s a cute baby duck or a sassy older version, use your unique imagination to draw a cartoon duck that is uniquely yours. After all, having fun and experimenting is the best part of creating art.
