To draw a simple owl, follow a quick, kid-friendly approach using basic shapes and light lines. Step-by-step guide
- Start with the head and body
- Draw a large oval for the body.
- On top of the oval, add a circle or slightly smaller oval for the head.
- Connect the head and body with short, curved lines to form a neck.
- Add the eyes and beak
- Inside the head, draw two large circles for the eyes. Leave white highlights in each eye.
- Between and slightly below the eyes, draw a small triangle or rounded triangle for the beak.
- Shape the wings and feet
- On each side of the body, sketch a curved teardrop shape for the wings.
- Under the body, add two short, stubby legs with small talons or simple lines for toes.
- Add ears and facial details
- If you want a classic owl look, add small triangular ear tufts on top of the head.
- You can outline a soft “mask” around the eyes by shading or making the area around the eyes slightly darker.
- Texture and finishing touches
- Draw short, curved lines across the body to suggest feathers. Keep lines parallel to the body to convey fluff.
- Add shading under the head, along the wings, and under the body to give dimensionality.
- Erase any unnecessary guide lines and emphasize the main shapes with cleaner lines.
Tips for a cute, simple version
- Use bold, bold outlines for the main shapes and lighter lines for feather texture.
- Keep the eyes oversized and round for an expressive look.
- Limit shading to a few areas to maintain a friendly, cartoonish feel.
If you’d like, I can tailor the steps to a specific art style (cartoon, realistic, or geometric) or provide a printable one-page guide with a few thumbnail sketches.
