The peacock is a majestic bird, one with a beautiful and elaborate plume. The peacock is also a popular subject matter for drawing, particularly its face. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of drawing a peacock face, using a simple process and a few basic supplies. With patience and practice, you can learn to draw a realistic peacock face in no time.
Gather Your Supplies
Before you start drawing, you will need a few supplies. You will need a medium or heavy weight drawing paper, preferably a white or light-colored paper that is free of texture. You will also need a few drawing implements, such as a set of graphite or colored pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, and a blending stump or cotton swab. Finally, you may wish to have a reference photograph of a peacock, either printed out or pulled up on a device, to use as a guide.
Sketch Out the Shape
Before you begin drawing the details, you should sketch out the general shape of the peacock’s face. Start by drawing a circle, which will be the base of the face. This circle should be slightly elongated, which will give the face a more realistic shape. Next, draw two curved lines coming up from the top of the circle and then back down, creating the sides of the beak. Then draw a line across the top of the circle, creating the forehead.
Next, draw two curved lines coming down from the sides of the circle, and then back up, creating the top of the head. Then draw a curved line coming down from the bottom of the circle, and back up, creating the bottom of the head. Once the basic shape is laid out, you can then draw the finer details of the face.
Draw the Features
Now it’s time to draw the features of the peacock’s face. Start by drawing two small circles for the eyes, and then draw two curved lines coming down from the eyes, connecting to the sides of the beak. For the beak, draw a curved line from the forehead to the bottom of the head, and then draw two small triangles at the end, coming to a point. From the top of the head, draw a curved line down the neck, and then draw a small oval for the wattle.
Next, draw two curved lines for the eyebrows, and then draw a curved line above each eye, creating the eyelids. Draw a curved line above the beak, creating the cere. Draw in the feathers that adorn the top of the head, using curved curved lines. Finally, draw a few curved lines coming down from the neck, and then draw small ovals along the lines, creating the feathers of the peacock’s neck.
Color the Drawing
Once you have finished drawing the peacock face, you can begin to color the drawing. Start by using dark and light shades of blue to fill in the feathers on the head and neck. You can also use a light brown color to fill in the beak and wattle, and a light gray color for the eyes. Use a white pencil to draw highlights on the feathers, and then blend the colors together with a blending stump or cotton swab. You can also use a dark gray pencil or black pen to outline the drawing, adding depth and definition.
After you have finished coloring the peacock face, you can add a few extra details, such as a background or a few extra feathers. With patience and practice, you can learn to draw a realistic peacock face in no time. So grab your supplies, and start drawing!
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