How To Draw a Realistic Turkey
Drawing is a way to express yourself and are a great way to explore and show your creativity, no matter how experienced you may be. Drawing a realistic looking turkey and being able to get the details just right takes a lot of practice and skill. But with some concentration and creativity, you can draw your own lifelike turkey.
Gather your Supplies
Before you begin your project, make sure you´ve got all of the supplies you need. You obviously need some paper, whether it is white paper or sketchbook; something to draw your turkey with, like colored pencils, markers, and crayons; an eraser, to fix any unnecessary mistakes. And the most important part of drawing a realistic turkey—a reference photo! A reference photo is very important to help you draw your turkey accurately, so don´t forget it!
Start Sketching
Start by lightly sketching and outlining your turkey. Don´t draw heavy lines at first. Use light pencil strokes, so you won´t make any permanent mistakes. When you´re creating the outline of your turkey, stay close to your reference photo; don´t think too much about creating your own unique design yet. Follow the reference photo and draw the shape of your turkey, as close to the photo as possible.
Draw the Details
Once the outline is in place, start filling in the details. Notice the intricacies of the different shapes like the head and the wings, the feathers, claws, and eyes. You can use the reference photo to make sure that everything looks as close to it as possible. To add more realism, you can also add shadows on different parts of the turkey.
Shade and Color
To get a truly realistic look, you need to practice shading your turkey. Make sure you pay attention to the shading on the wings, body, and feathers. Then, pick the colors that you want to use to make your turkey come to life. You can mix color saturation and make your turkey more alive by adding more color around the outlines.
Stand Back and Admire Your Work
Once everything is done, put your supplies away and stand back to admire your work. You can even take a picture of your turkey and show it off to your friends or even post it online. Drawing a realistic looking turkey is no small feat—you should be proud of yourself! Enjoy the feeling of satisfaction that comes with it and go onto creating your next masterpiece.
