How to Draw an Egret Bird worksheet

Drawing Steps & Instructions

Step 1: Basic Shapes

Start Lightly: “Draw lightly at first, so you can erase later.”
Draw the Body:
- Begin with two ovals:
  - A large oval for the body.
  - A smaller oval underneath for the lower body/hip area.

Step 2: Neck & Head

Neck: Draw an elongated “S” shape using two parallel lines to form the curved neck.
Head: Attached at the top of the neck.
Beak: A long triangle projecting from the head.
Eye: A circle with a white dot inside it to represent light reflection.

Step 3: Wings & Feathers

Wing Structure:
- Draw the wing as a curved shape on the side of the oval.
- Use short curved lines to represent feathers.
Feather Detail:
- Add short strokes for feather texture inside the wings.
- Use soft curved lines on the neck for fine feathers.

Step 4: Legs

Each leg is made of two lines that bend backward at the knee.
The knees and joints are marked with circles or joints.
Feet: Simplified, optional detail; the artist notes:

“It is easier to hide the feet in water or tall grass. Besides that is how you usually see egrets in the wild.”

Step 5: Shadows

Add shadows:
- Where the wings come together.
- Below the bird to ground it.

Step 6: Final Touches

Beak: Use a straight line to divide the top and bottom of the beak for realism.
Shading:
- “Shade lightly.”
- Add dark background lines or sketch water to show natural habitat.

Additional Notes

Style: The worksheet is sketched in black ink with a casual, friendly, instructional tone.

Overall Purpose

This worksheet serves as a beginner-friendly guide for children or novice artists to learn how to draw an egret bird by breaking it into simple steps and shapes, incorporating both structure and artistic techniques such as shading and detailing.

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