How To Draw A Hand Turkey
Feeling creative? Got a little extra time on your hands? Wondering how to make your Thanksgiving drawing this year stand out? We’ve got something special for you: it’s called a hand turkey! Follow this easy step-by-step guide, and you’ll be able to show off your incredible artistic talent in no time.
First, gather your supplies. All you need is a pencil, eraser, and some paper. Have these ready before you get started – nothing kills the creative flow like a search for supplies.
Next, it’s time to get your hands dirty. With your pencil, trace the outline of your hand on the paper. Tracing both hands will make your turkey twice as fluffy, so why not go for it? Outline the thumb separately and you can use it for his wattle – the teardrop-shaped ornament turkey’s have below the beak.
Now the fun part – add some color! With your pencil, fill in the body and wings with feathery designs. You can get imaginative and color the fingers different colors, or perhaps make them look like ruffled feathers.
For the face, you can use a black or colorful marker. Draw two eyes and a beak on the side of the thumb, use a marker to make the eyes and beak stand out. You can draw legs, or draw a plate and napkin to make your turkey look like he’s ready for Thanksgiving!
Give your turkey a rustic background and you are done! There you have it – one beautiful hand turkey masterpiece. With a little imagination and some skill, you can create a work of art that will be remembered for years to come.
Bringing Your Hand Turkey To Life
Now it’s time to bring your hand turkey to life! Start by using markers or crayons to spruce up the details. Make your turkey truly unique with unique feather designs and bright colors.
Make sure he can strut his stuff with some crazy legs. Draw two long lines down the body and give your turkey some definition with a few extra lines. You can even draw feet if you want to go all out. Now is the time to get creative and make your turkey look as wild or whimsical as you please.
For an extra special touch, use a few scissors to cut shapes out of construction paper. Make a top hat from yellow construction paper, or round glasses from black construction paper to give your turkey a unique look. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can glue these shapes on your turkey for added effect!
Adding a Background
Now for the background! Unless your turkey wants to solo in the spotlight, it’s time to give him a few friends. Draw some trees, pumpkins, or other decorations around your turkey to complete the scene. Try using a different color, or a different medium, to add a bit of perspective and make the background pop.
Don’t forget to add a festive sign. Maybe a cute, “Happy Thanksgiving” message with a bright orange background. You can also use a different font, or even draw the letters with markers or crayons. Any extra touches like this add a bit of extra personality and help make your hand turkey truly one-of-a-kind.
Adding Last Touches
Finally it’s time to give your turkey his finishing touches! Use glitter and foil to enhance colors, make the wings sparkle, or draw little stars in the sky. You can also use markers or crayons to draw small details like lines, dots, and curves.
Now your hand turkey is ready to show off. No two are the same, and no one else has your unique combination of colors, shapes and details. Hang your hand turkey proudly and be sure to tell all your friends where you learned how to make such a special artwork!
Saving Your Hand Turkey
Don’t forget to save your hand turkey for future generations! You can use a frame or scrapbook to ensure your creation remains intact. Alternatively, scan it in so you can share it digitally with friends and family. Who knows, your masterpiece might even be a hit on social media!
Whatever you do, you’re sure to have an amazing work of art that you can share with the world. Who would’ve thought you could make something so impressive out of nothing but your hands, a pencil and some paper? Hand turkeys aren’t just a great way to entertain yourself – they’re also a creative way to add something special to your holiday decor!
