How to Draw A Parrot. The parrot, also known as the parrot, is a colorful bird found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Although there are over 350 species of parrots, they all share some physical traits: a curved, pointy brim and four toes on each foot.
When picking a pet bird, a parrot is usually at the top of the list.
And because of a parrot’s charming facial features and colorful feathers, it’s also a fascinating subject in many works of art, including drawings.
We have created a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a parrot, summarized in 10 simple and easy steps.
To ensure the parrot is drawn in the center of the paper, you can create reference lines by drawing an intersecting horizontal and vertical line on the paper.
The fun thing about this tutorial is that you can customize your designs and manually choose a unique color set!
How to Draw A Parrot
Step 1
Starting at the top of the paper, draw an inverted teardrop shape. This forms the parrot’s upper beak.
Make sure the top of the shape is wide and rounded while the bottom is sharp and pointed.
To ensure the parrot is drawn in the centre of the paper, you can create reference lines by drawing an intersecting horizontal and vertical line on the paper.
The top vertical line marks where you should outline the upper beak. This guideline also ensures enough space underneath for the parrot’s entire body, wings, and legs.
Note that this shape should be slightly smaller than we drew earlier. Also, as shown in the picture, the lower beak should only be half visible as the upper beak will partially cover it.
Draw a pointed shape below the inverted teardrop shape we drew in the previous step. This creates the parrot’s lower beak.
Step 2
Draw a pointed shape below the inverted teardrop shape we drew in the previous step. This creates the parrot’s lower beak.
Note that this shape should be slightly smaller than the one we drew earlier. Also, as shown in the picture, the lower beak should only be half visible as the upper beak will partially cover it.
Remember to add thick tufts of spiky feathers for extra texture! This helps the parrot look more lifelike.
Step 3
Draw a curved stripe from the spike of the beak to form the head.
Extend the line forming the head down to create the entire body of the parrot.
Remember to add thick tufts of spiky feathers for extra texture! This helps the parrot look more lifelike.
Step 4
Extend the line forming the head down to create the entire body of the parrot.
Create the wing on the right side of the parrot’s body by drawing layers of more feathers side by side.
Remember to emphasize the chest by making the midsection of the parrot’s body wider than the rest.
Step 5
Create the wing on the right side of the parrot’s body by drawing layers of more feathers side by side.
Once the line is over 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, draw more curved lines in a U shape, flowing down until you reach the parrot’s chest. This forms the inner part of the left wing.
Feathers can be created simply by drawing several curved lines in the shape of the capital “U.”
The wing length should be almost as long as the parrot’s body length.
Step 6
Draw a slightly curved line on the opposite side of the parrot’s body.
Once the line is over 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, draw more curved lines in a U shape, flowing down until you reach the parrot’s chest. This forms the inner part of the left wing.
Using the inside of the left wing as a guide, draw more elongated shapes that will form the feathers.
As you can see in the figure, the left wing is lifted straight up, in contrast to the right-wing, which lies perfectly still on the side of the parrot’s body. Therefore, the shape and form of these two wings differ.
Step 7
Using the inside of the left wing as a guide, draw more elongated shapes that will form the feathers.
Just below the parrot’s body, draw two skinny legs with feet at the bottom.
Remember that we should spread the feathers as the wing is lifted straight up, as shown in the picture.
Step 8
Just below the parrot’s body, draw two skinny legs with feet at the bottom.
Adding patterns and details is essential when drawing any bird. It adds texture to the bird and makes your drawing lifelike.
Remember to add separate toes to the front and back of each foot!
Step 9
Adding patterns and details is essential when drawing any bird. It adds texture to the bird and makes your drawing lifelike.
Continuing with the mouth, draw a diagonally sloping line with a curved line right next to it to refine the look of the beak and create the tongue as well.
Finally, draw a curved line along the parrot’s body to create a distinct line separating the underside.
Draw an inverted U-shaped line from the top down with a horizontal line at the bottom to form the parrot’s giant eye.
Next, draw a vertical oval shape inside the eye to create the pupil. Next, draw a small circle inside the pupil. Now shade the pupil, leaving the small unshaded circle outside.
Step 10
Continuing with the mouth, draw a diagonally sloping line with a curved line right next to it to refine the look of the beak and create the tongue as well.
Finally, draw a curved line along the parrot’s body to create a distinct line separating the underside.
Now that we have successfully drawn a parrot, it’s time to choose colors and color it!
This is where you can show off your artistic skills and ability to mix and match different colors.
While parrots are predominantly green in color, other species of parrots have touches of other bright colors like red, pink, and yellow.
Your Parrot Drawing is Finished!
