How to Draw a Duck
Kids can easily identify ducks by their round head, soft body, small tail, and orange beak. They are fun to watch around ponds, in parks, and in little storybooks. In this step by step tutorial, you will learn how to draw a duck in only 6 simple steps!
This duck drawing activity was created for kids and beginners. In this easy duck drawing tutorial, you will start by completing two simple shapes that will become the head and body of the duck. You will then complete the outline of your duck, add the tail and wing details, and finally finish with the beak, eye, and color. The fun drawing process will guide you from these two basic shapes into this adorable cartoon duck.
Most of the lines are rounded to keep it simple for kids to complete this fun duck drawing activity. Once you add the wing, black eye, orange beak, and yellow color, this cute little duck will be waddling across your paper!
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Every step on one sheet, sized for US Letter and A4.
1
Draw the Basic Shapes
First, begin by drawing the basic shapes of the duck. For this step, add a round head shape and a wide oval body shape under the head.
These basic shapes will serve as a guide for you to complete the duck outline drawing in the next step.
2
Draw the Duck Body Outline
Now we will begin to turn the basic shapes into a duck outline drawing. Add the curve of the neck under the head, and follow with the curve of the back of the duck body.
At the end of the body, complete the small tail feathers as seen in the image below. Your duck outline now has a nice head, neck, body, and tail.
3
Add the Wing Details
Next, we will add the wing details to the side of the duck body. First, complete the large rounded wing shape, and then add the curved lines to complete the small wing feather details.
These simple wing details will bring this duck drawing to life!
4
Draw the Beak and Eye
Now it is time to add the beak and eye to your duck drawing. Add the large rounded beak to the front of the head, and remember to complete the small lower part of the beak.
Next, add the small oval eye to the head of your duck. Your cute duck now has a beak and eye that will give it that adorable cartoon look!
5
Add the Eye Detail
Now add a little oval detail to create the highlight of your duck’s eye. This will help give the eye dimension once you color your duck drawing.
Your duck outline drawing is now finished and ready for you to add color.
6
Color the Duck
Use the image below as your guide, and color your duck drawing. For this duck, the head and body are yellow, the beak is orange, and the eye is black with a white highlight.
You can use any color you wish for your duck! Once your duck is colored, your fun easy duck drawing activity is now finished!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steps does this duck drawing guide use?
The duck drawing guide breaks the process into just 6 simple steps, starting with two basic shapes for the head and body, then adding the outline, tail, wing details, and final color. It is one of the shortest drawing guides on the site, which makes it a great pick for younger kids or a quick activity.
Can I print this as a duck coloring page?
Yes, after finishing the outline steps you can download the free printable PDF of the finished duck without color and use it exactly like any of our duck coloring pages. Kids can then choose their own colors for the beak, body, and wing instead of following the example.
Is this duck drawing simple enough to look like a duckling too?
Since the body is round and soft looking rather than sharply detailed, many kids color it in with duckling yellow to make it look like a baby duckling instead of an adult duck. The simple, rounded shapes work nicely either way, so feel free to pick whichever look you like best.
What supplies do I need for this duck color page?
All you need is a pencil, paper, an eraser, and coloring tools such as crayons or markers for the final step. Most of the lines in the guide are rounded on purpose, which keeps the whole activity simple enough for young kids to complete on their own.
Is this guide good for kids who have never drawn a duck before?
Yes, it was created specifically for kids and beginners who want an easy, low pressure animal to practice on. Once you add the wing, black eye, orange beak, and yellow color, the duck looks ready to waddle right off the page.
Where can I find more coloring pages of ducks and other birds?
If you enjoyed this duck and duckling coloring page, check out our other how to draw guides for more birds and animals, each one includes its own free printable coloring page once you have finished the steps.
Easy Duck Drawing Step by Step
Before you begin, make sure to gather your materials. You will need a pencil, paper, eraser, and coloring supplies.
The blue lines in the images below will tell you exactly what to add in each step.
Printable Duck Drawing PDF
If you are looking for a printable duck drawing PDF to color, you can use the image below to print your duck drawing page. This is a fun duck drawing for kids, and kids can print it off to color anytime they would like to complete this fun duck drawing activity again.
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Printing tips
Choose Fit to page and plain white paper. Every sheet is US Letter and prints correctly on A4 with default settings.
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