Learn how to draw cute chicken shapes with rounded feathers and bright features. This easy drawing tutorial builds a plump, friendly bird in six steps.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or colored pencils
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Time needed:
23 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Head and Comb
Draw a wide arch for the chicken’s head and neck. Add a four-bumped comb along the top-left portion of the arch.
Pro Tip: Leave both lower ends open for the body added later.
Step 2: Add the Face
Draw two round highlighted eyes and a small pointed beak between them. Add a pair of hanging oval wattles beneath the beak.
Pro Tip: Center the beak slightly below the line joining both eyes.
Step 3: Create the Feathered Neck
Connect the lower head edges with a row of broad scallops. Begin one curved body line downward from the left side.
Pro Tip: Keep the scallops similar but not perfectly identical.
Step 4: Shape the Body and Tail
Continue the body into a large rounded belly with a small lower bump. Add three long feather shapes forming an upright tail on the right.
Pro Tip: Make the body wider than the head for a plump silhouette.
Step 5: Add the Wing
Draw a large curved wing across the right side of the body. Finish its outer edge with three rounded feather tips and an inner crease.
Pro Tip: Keep the wing entirely inside the body’s outer contour.
Step 6: Draw Legs and Feet
Add two short straight legs beneath the body. Finish each leg with three pointed toes spreading outward from the ankle.
Pro Tip: Place the feet beneath opposite sides of the body for balance.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- A chicken’s comb is the fleshy crest on top of its head.
- Wattles are the paired fleshy lobes hanging beneath a chicken’s beak.
- Layered scallops are a simple way to suggest soft overlapping feathers.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Clean the outline, strengthen the eyes, and add warm feather colors. Your drawing for beginners is complete, so place the chicken in a cheerful farm scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make the chicken look extra cute?
Use a wide body, large highlighted eyes, and short little legs.
How do I keep the tail feathers clear?
Separate each feather tip and avoid adding too many inner lines.
Can I change the chicken’s colors?
Yes, try yellow, white, brown, or patterned feathers with a bright comb.
