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The Time-Lapse (Speed Drawing) video:

 

To draw this Bluebird step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

 

The Written step-by-step video tutorial:

 

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

 

Step 1: Draw a circle as a guide for the top part of the bluebird's body. First make four small marks to determine the circle's height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a lid. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

 

Step 2: On the top, left side, draw a smaller circle as a guide for the bluebird's head. This circle should be about half the size of the first one. The edges of the two circles should touch.

Step 3: Inside the head, draw two intersecting lines as guides to help you place the bluebird's facial features later.

 

Step 4: On the left side of the head, draw a small arc on its side as a guide for the bluebird's beak.

Step 5: Draw two curved lines that connect the bird's head to the body to create the guide for the neck. Pay attention to where these lines start on the head and end on the bluebird's body.

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Step 6: Add the guide for the lower half of the bluebird's body by first making a small mark on the lower, right side of the first circle. Now connect the mark to the circle using curved lines to form a big arc.

 

Step 7: Under the body, draw two long, sloping lines as guides for the bluebird's legs.

Step 8: Draw a thin, long arc on the lower, right side of the body as a guide for the bird's tail. Make the base wide and the tip thin. The whole shape should slope down toward the lower, right side.

 

That's it for the guides! From this point on, press harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 9: Inside the head, lightly sketch a small circle for the bluebird's eye. Use the initial lines as guides for position. When you get the size and position of the eye right, darken the shape. Inside the eye, off to the side, draw a tiny circle to represent glare and a big dot in the middle for the pupil. Draw a couple of curved lines around the bird's eye for the eyelids.

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Step 10: Darken the top edge of the small arc to create the first part of the bluebird's beak. Draw a line across the arc that extends to the right and almost meets the eye for the mouth. At the top, draw a series of short strokes for the feathery base.

 

Step 11: Darken the bottom part of the initial arc to finish the shape of the bluebird's beak. On the right, draw a few strokes for feathers. Inside the top part of the bird's beak, draw a tiny slit for the nostril.

Step 12: Use the initial shapes as guides to draw the rest of the bluebird's head. Darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the head. The area above the beak should be wider than the initial circle. The area below the beak should be thinner.

 

Step 13: Lightly sketch a long, sloping line across the entire body for the bird's folded wing. The line should curve at the top, below the head. When you get the shape right, darken the line. The line for the bluebird's wing should cut across the middle of the body and end inside the arc for the tail. Darken a section of the top part of the guides for the top edge of the folded wing.

Step 14: Near the middle of the wing, draw a series of short, curved lines for some feathers. To the right, draw a series of sloping lines for more feathers on the bluebird's folded wing.

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Step 15: Use the initial lines and shapes as guides to draw the bird's body. Darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the body. Draw a series of short strokes on the bottom for the fluffy feathers found there. Darken the top part of the guides just above the bluebird's wing to finish the shape of the body.

 

Step 16: Use the sloping line under the body, on the right side, as a guide to draw the first leg. Draw the shape of the bluebird's foot around the guide. At the bottom, the shape becomes the middle toe. Draw two pointy tips at the bottom for the nails on the middle toe and the exterior toe. At the top, draw a shape that curves to the right for the toe that points backward. On the left, draw the bird's interior toe.

Step 17: Use the sloping line on the left as a guide to draw the other foot the same way. Draw the shape of the bluebird's foot and toes around the guide. Make the tips of the toes pointy for the nails. At the top, draw the backward-facing toe. Add the interior and exterior toes on the sides of the middle toe.

 

Step 18: Follow the path of the guide on the right to draw the bird's tail but make the shape a bit thinner. Inside the tail, draw a line for the detail on the bluebird's feathers.

Step 19: Draw a couple of lines on the sides of the feet to create a branch for the bird to stand on. Don't overlap the feet as you draw the shape of the branch behind them. On the right side, draw a series of jagged lines for the side of the branch.

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Step 20: Go over the final sketch lines with a pen, marker or any other type of permanent ink. Take your time and be careful when you ink to avoid any accidents. After inking, get rid of every pencil mark with an eraser for a cleaner drawing.

Final Step: Color your bluebird drawing! Use blue on the head and top part of the body and tail. Color lightly at first and gradually build up to the level of darkness that you like. Use dark blue and light blue to emphasize the bird's feathers. Slowly build up the color by lightly adding different shades of blue together. Use dark blue to outline the individual feathers and light blue for the highlights. You can also use purple throughout the blue for a wider variety of color. Slowly mix the colors together, pushing a bit harder each time to blend them. Coloring this way is time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For an easier bluebird drawing, simply use one coat of blue instead of mixing all the shades of blue together.

Use dark brown to color the bluebird's beak and eyes. Add a bit of yellow along the opening of the beak. Lightly color the neck, chest and part of the body yellow-orange. Just like with the blue section, slowly blend different shades of orange and yellow in the lower section. Use a blend of yellow, yellow-orange, orange and red-orange. Use brown to create shadows and for short strokes that create a feathery texture. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw and color for a more accurate bluebird.

Use gray along the bottom of the bird's body to create shadows and give the figure more dimension and volume. Color the feet using a mixture of brown, dark brown and gray. Use light brown for the branch and dark brown for the shadows and texture on the branch. Don't forget to pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace.

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