Drawing a parrot is an art that takes practice to get just the right. With some patient guidance and a passion for art, drawing this beautiful bird can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Let’s get into the details of how to draw a parrot step by step.
Outline the Basic Shape
The first part of creating your parrot should be drawing its outline. To do this, start by sketching a large oval to create the bird’s body and a beak shape that curves slightly at the end. The wings should be drawn from the body of the bird by two short lines that curve inwards at the top. The parrot’s tail can be drawn by two curved lines that diagonally intersect in the center. To finish the outline, add two circles for the parrot’s eyes and two curved lines for the legs and feet. Now you’ll have the basic outline of your parrot.
Create Wings and Tail Feathers
When it comes to giving an entire look to your parrot, the details matter. Begin with the wings and draw feathers around each one. Start by creating one large feather on each wing, followed by six to eight progressively smaller ones, as if they were branching off the large one. Do the same on the tail section with small feathers running in a soft curve. You can also add a few extra feathers here and there to give the parrot an extra breath of life.
Draw and Fill in the Body
You can now draw lines all over the parrot, starting from the head and body and flowing outwards. Make sure these lines curve slightly to give the parrot more shape and depth. Now, you’ll need to fill in the parrot’s body with color. Start by filling the body first and then move on to the wings. Don’t forget to color in the parrot’s tail feathers as well. Lastly, draw in the eyes and any other details you would like to add.
Create Fins and Patterns
You can now draw in the pattern of the parrot’s feathers. Start by sketching a line along the center of each feather and then begin drawing curved shapes that travel outwards to the tip of the feather. This will create the texture of the parrot’s feathers. You can now add details to the parrot by drawing fin shapes on the head and wings. You can either draw them in solid colors or use a combination of colors to create a colorful effect.
Give your Parrot a Personality
Now that your parrot is all drawn, you can give him or her some personality. Drawing a cheeky parrot grin or making sure your parrot has a certain look in their eye can bring the bird to life. Alternatively, you could choose to draw more abstract patterns on your parrot’s body, like polka dots and stripes. This will give your parrot a unique look and make it stand out from the rest.
