Step by step how to draw a duck

Learn how to draw a duck with this easy step by step tutorial. Be sure to follow these colors to make him look like a real mallard.

Sometimes it’s fun to mix a bit of realism with a cartoon flourish or two. When students learn how to draw a duck, like this mallard, they can learn about all the shapes and colors of these birds, but have a little bit of fun with the eyes too.

This tutorial shows how to draw a large cute eye with a small highlight spot. It’s one of those details that cartoon artists like to add, and young artists might like to try out.

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Materials for Duck Project

• Black Sharpie Marker (affiliate link)

• Prang Crayons (affiliate link)

• Crayola Crayons (affiliate link)

How to Draw a Duck Step by Step

Time needed: 1 hour.

Draw an Easy Duck

1. Make the guidelines. Draw a line.
   

2. Add the wing curve.
   

3. Start the head.
   

4. Finish the neck and tail.
   

5. Draw a water line.
   

6. Add the beak.
   

7. Draw the eye.
   

8. Add body and wing details.
   

9. Trace with a marker and color with crayons.
   

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