How to Draw a Woodpecker Bird

 

Please PAUSE the "How to Draw a Woodpecker" video after each step to draw at your own pace.

 

 

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin.

 

Draw Pileated Woodpecker 1

Step 1: Draw a circle as a guide for the woodpecker's head. The circle doesn't have to be perfect. It's just a guide. Leave enough room at the bottom for the body.

 

Draw Pileated Woodpecker 2

Step 2: Draw an angled line similar to a triangle on the right side of the head as a guide for the woodpecker's beak.

 

Draw Pileated Woodpecker 3

Step 3: Draw another circle under the head as a guide for the woodpecker's body. This circle should be bigger than the head and should be placed off to the right a bit.

 

Draw Pileated Woodpecker 4

Step 4: Add a few more lines to complete the guide for the woodpecker's body. Start with a couple of short, curved lines at the top for the neck. Then draw a big U- shaped arc at the bottom as a guide for the lower half of the body.

 

Draw Pileated Woodpecker 5

Step 5: Draw a series of lines on the lower right side of the body as guides for the woodpecker's feet. Add a few lines on the side as guides for the toes. The guide for the foot on this side should resemble the letter K.

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