Whitney Ryan
Whitney Ryan
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Drawing Tutorial: How To Draw A Duck

  • by Whitney Ryan @whitney_ryan

Unleash your inner artist and create the cutest, quirkiest ducks with this fun and easy tutorial—perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike!

Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, you've waddled into the right place! In this guide, we're going to embark on a delightful adventure, step by step, to draw the cutest, quirkiest ducks ever. Grab your tools and let's dive into the pond of creativity together. Get ready to make some fabulous art—one adorable duck at a time!

Step 1

Ducks basically have 3 main shapes: head, chest and body.

Drawing the ducks main body, head, and chest shapes
Drawing the ducks main body, head, and chest shapes

Sketch those basic shapes and connect the body with a long flexible neck.

Connecting the body and the head
Connecting the body and the head

Their beaks and feet are just simple triangle shapes.

Adding the beaks and feet to the duck
Adding the beaks and feet to the duck

Step 2

The coloring is even easier 2 colors with a darker shade. Add the shadows with a soft brush.

Adding final details with color and shadows
Adding final details with color and shadows

In addition to this tutorial we wanted to provide you with the free downloadable PDF tutorial and the follow-along video tutorial!

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By following this tutorial you are one step closer to creating some adorable, quack-inducing animals that are sure to bring life to the page and smiles to some faces. Happy drawing!

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