How to Draw a Peacock: Step-by-Step Guide

Create a stunning peacock with this easy-to-follow tutorial, focusing on its iconic teardrop-shaped body and elaborate tail feathers. Perfect for beginners!

Step 1: Basic Body Structure

1. Body:

   • Draw a skinny teardrop shape (pointed end = tail area).

2. Head & Beak:

   • Add a small circle for the head on top of the teardrop.

   • Attach a long, thin triangle for the beak.

3. Crest Feathers:

   • Sketch 3–5 short, wavy lines sticking up from the head.

Step 2: Wing & Base Feathers

1. Wings:

   • Draw curved lines down the sides of the body (like a cloak).

2. Tail Base:

   • Add layered half-circles at the bottom of the teardrop for short feathers.

Step 3: Tail Feathers (The Showstopper!)

1. Guidelines:

   • Lightly sketch 3–4 large half-circles radiating from the tail base (like a fan).

2. Feather Eyes:

   • Along each guideline, draw teardrop shapes with:

     • A smile curve at the top.

     • A dot inside (keep sizes consistent).

3. Stems & Barbs:

   • Connect each eye to the body with two parallel lines (stem).

   • Add tiny “V” shapes along the stems for feather barbs (lightly sketch).

Step 4: Final Details

1. Legs & Feet:

   • Draw thin, zigzag lines for legs and three toes (one pointing back).

2. Enhancements:

   • Darken the eyes and stems for contrast.

   • Add light shading under the body/wings for depth.

Pro Tips

• Symmetry: Use the half-circle guides to keep feathers evenly spaced.

• Texture: For a metallic look, add tiny swirls inside the feather eyes.

• Color: Peacocks shine with blues, greens, and golds—try colored pencils or markers!

Try It!

1. Teardrop body → 2. Head/crest → 3. Tail guidelines → 4. Feather eyes → 5. Stems/details

Need a visual? Imagine a fancy fan attached to a bird—then dazzle it up! 🦚✏️