How To Draw An Eastern Bluebird

Let’s Draw an Eastern Bluebird!

Drawing is a super fun way to be creative, especially when you make something as pretty as an eastern bluebird. Let’s learn how to draw and color your very own bluebird. Get your drawing tools ready, and let’s begin!

What You Need

Before we start, make sure you have these things:

• A pencil or marker
• Paper
• Colors (like markers or colored pencils)

Step 1: Drawing the Eye

Let’s start with the bird’s eye:

• Draw a big circle on the top left of your paper for the eye.
• Add a smaller circle inside for a shiny spot.
• Color the big circle, but leave the small circle white to make the eye look bright and friendly.

Step 2: Adding the Beak

Now, let’s draw the beak:

• Make a sideways “V” shape for the inside of the beak.
• Draw a line from the middle of the “V” to make the beak’s tip.
• Connect the top of the “V” back to the head with a curved line for the top of the beak.
• Draw a slanted line for the bottom of the beak, connecting it back to the head.

Step 3: Shaping the Head and Neck

Let’s shape the head and neck:

• From the top of the “V,” draw a curve over the eye and back down.
• For the neck, draw a small curve from the bottom of the “V.”

Step 4: Drawing the Body

Now, let’s draw the body:

• Start from the neck and draw a curve down and then back up, like a “J” shape for the belly.

Step 5: Adding the Wing

Time to draw the wing:

• Start below the eye and draw a slanted line towards the neck, then curve it down to connect to the bottom.
• Draw a small bump for the back of the wing and connect it to the wing’s tip.

Step 6: Creating the Tail

Let’s draw the tail:

• Draw a slanted line coming down from the wing, then another one further down.
• Connect these lines with a curve at the bottom to make the tail.

Step 7: Adding Details to the Wing

Add some details to the wing by drawing several “U” shapes to look like feathers.

Step 8: Drawing the Branch

Now, let’s draw the branch where the bluebird sits:

• Draw a curve across the paper, leaving space between the belly and the branch.
• Draw another line next to the first one to finish the branch.

Step 9: Adding Legs and Toes

Draw the legs and toes:

• Draw a slanted line for the first leg, making it thicker with another line next to it.
• Add toes by drawing curves around the branch.
• Do the same for the second leg, making it look like it’s behind the body.

Step 10: Finalizing the Drawing

Add any extra details, like feathers on the legs and a little knee or elbow.

Step 11: Coloring Your Bluebird

Time to color your bluebird:

• Use blue for the top of the bird and the wings.
• Color the belly red or orange.
• Color the branch light brown, adding some texture for a natural look.

Step 12: Adding Shadows and Highlights

Make your drawing look real by adding shadows and highlights:

• Use light gray for shadows under the beak and wings.
• Add highlights to the beak, head, and eye with a white pencil.

Conclusion

Great job! You’ve finished drawing an eastern bluebird. Remember, it’s okay if your drawing looks different from others. The most important thing is to have fun and keep practicing. Enjoy your artwork and happy drawing!