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How to Draw a Ragdoll Cat Sitting

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All of the tutorials on How2DrawAnimals.com are good drawing tutorials for beginners and experienced artists alike. The online tutorials are easy to follow; they teach you the how to draw basics while showing you how to draw animals step by step. Each animal has a video drawing tutorial option, as well as step-by-step photos and written text to follow.

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To draw this Ragdoll Cat step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a big circle as a guide for the ragdoll cat's head. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine its height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a bottle cap. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

On the top, left side, draw a smaller circle as a guide for the head. This circle should be about one-third the size of the first circle. Place the circles close together so that the neck isn't too long.

Step 2: Draw a curved, horizontal line across the head as a construction guide to help you place the ragdoll's facial features later. Draw a short, vertical line at the top for another guide. On top of the head, draw two small triangular shapes as guides for the ears. Pay attention to the size of the ears in relation to the head. Don't draw the ears too close together. The shape of each ear should be similar to the letter.

Step 3: Under the horizontal construction line, draw a small circle as a guide for the cat's muzzle. This circle should be pretty small in relation to the head. On the lower, left side of the body, draw two short vertical lines as guides for the front leg. Below the lines, draw a curved shape as a guide for the paw. The shape of the paw should be similar to the letter D on its side. Pay attention to the size of the leg in relation to the body.

Step 4: Draw two lines that connect the head to the body to create the guide for the ragdoll cat's neck. The tops of these lines start at the ears. The line on the left should be longer and curvier. On the lower, right side of the big circle, draw a long angled line as a guide for the lower half of the body. This line should end on the right side of the front leg.

That's it for the guides! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 5: Inside the head, on top of the horizontal construction guide, lightly sketch two small circles for the cat's eyes. When you get the size and position of the eyes right, darken the shapes but make the sides wider and pointier. The inner corners of the eyes should point down toward the muzzle. Inside each eye, off to the side, draw a tiny circle for a highlight. In the middle of each eye, draw a bigger, oval-like shape for the pupils. Add a few small, curved lines around the eye for a bit of the bare skin and fur.

Step 6: Inside the muzzle, near the top, lightly sketch a small circle for the ragdoll's nose. When you get the size and position of the nose right darken the shape. Draw two short, curved lines on the sides for the nostrils. Make the bottom of the shape thin and pointy and add a few short lines for extra detail. Above the nose, draw a few short strokes for the furry bridge of the nose.

Step 7: Below the nose, draw a line that splits into two and curves to the sides to create the feline's mouth. Extend the sides of the mouth to the outer sides of the small initial circle to create the muzzle. Use short strokes to give the muzzle a furry texture. Curve the sides of the muzzle up but don't draw them above the sides of the nose. Under the mouth draw a line that's made up of short strokes along the path of the circle for the furry chin.

Step 8: Use the triangular shapes on top of the head as guides to draw the cat's ears. Darken the shapes but make the sides wavier. Add a few curved lines inside the shapes to give the ears structure. Add a series of short strokes within each shape for the fur that's inside the ears.

Step 9: Darken the top edge of the initial circle using short strokes to create the top part of the ragdoll cat's head. Add more short strokes along the guides on the sides to draw the side of the head. The head should be wider than the initial circle. Curve the bottom edges of the head in toward the muzzle. Add a few short strokes inside the head for extra detail on the fur.

Step 10: Darken the shapes on the lower, left side of the body to create the cat's first front leg. Use short strokes at the top as you darken the shape for a furry texture. Inside the paw, draw a couple of short, curved lines to split the toes.

Step 11: On the left side of the front leg, draw a similar shape for the kitty's other leg. Use the first leg as a template to draw this leg. Only part of this leg will be visible from this angle. On he right side of the legs, draw a big curved shape for the fluffy tail. The shape of the tail should be similar to an oval. Use short strokes as you draw the shape for a furry texture.

Step 12: Draw the rest of the ragdoll's body by using the remaining shapes and lines as guides. Simply darken the outer edges of the guides using short strokes to create the furry shape of the body. Between the tail and the front leg, draw a short, curved shape for the hind paw. You can skip the hind paw if you don't have enough space between the tail and the front leg. Add a few more short strokes inside the body for detail on the fur.

Step 13: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Shade your ragdoll cat drawing for extra detail. Shade lightly at first and gradually build up to darker values. For light values, push down very lightly on your pencil and push down harder for darker values. As you shade the body, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. The strokes on the head should radiate out from the nose while the strokes on the body should be mainly vertical. Ragdoll's can have a variety of coat patterns. For this pattern, use a dark value on the head except for the muzzle and the area between the eyes. As you shade, separate each stroke a bit so that the white of the paper comes through and creates a more furry texture.

Add a darker value throughout the body to create shadows. Pick a light source as you shade so that the shadows are consistent. Here the light source is coming from the top, so most of the shadows are on the underside of the shapes. It's a good idea to use reference as you shade for a more accurate depiction of a ragdoll cat. If you have a pet ragdoll or a similar breed, try to duplicate it's fur pattern on your drawing. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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How to Draw a Western Meadowlark Bird Color

In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Western Meadowlark step-by-step.

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To draw this Meadowlark step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a circle as a guide for the top part of the meadowlark's body. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a bottle cap. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: On the lower, left side of the circle, draw a big arc as a guide for the bottom half of the western meadowlark's body. Pay attention to the position and size of this arc in relation to the circle. The combined shape of both guides should b similar to an egg. On the top, left side, draw a small circle as a guide for the head. This circle should be about half the size of the first circle.

Step 3: Inside the head, draw a two intersecting lines that are similar to a plus sign. These are guide lines that will help you place the bird's facial features later on. On the right side of the head circle, draw a long, thin triangular shape as a guide for the beak. Pay attention to how long this guide is in relation to the head.

Step 4: Draw two curved lines that connect the head to the body to create the guide for the meadowlark's neck. The bottom part of the neck should be wider than the top. On the lower, left side of the body, draw a triangular line as a guide for the tail. Don't draw the guide for the tail too long. Under the body, draw a sloping line as a guide for the leg. At the bottom of the leg, draw a short, horizontal line as a guide for the foot. Pay attention to the length of this guide in relation to the body.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 5: Inside the head, on the top, right side, lightly sketch a small circle for the western meadowlark's eye. When you get the size and position of the eye right, darken the lines. Inside the eye, off to the side draw a tiny circle for a highlight. In the middle of the eye, draw a slightly bigger circle and shade it in for the pupil. Don't overlap the tiny highlight circle as you shade in the pupil. Add a few small, curved lines around the bird's eye for a bit of the bare skin and corners of the eyes.

Step 6: Darken the triangular guide on the right to create the shape of the bird's beak. Make the tip of the beak pointy and draw a line across the middle of the shape for the actual mouth. To the left of the beak, draw a series o short strokes for the feathery base. Inside the top part of the beak, draw a tiny circle for the nostril. Add a short stroke too for a groove.

Step 7: Darken the top part of the guide to create he meadowlark's head. Make the head slightly flatter than the circle. The top of the head should meet the top part of the beak. Add a series of short strokes along the guides on the bottom, right side for the feathery throat. Inside the head, add more short strokes around the eye for the feather pattern.

Step 8: Use the sloping line under the body as a guide to draw the western meadowlark's first leg. First draw a curved line at the to that's made up of short strokes for the feathery base of the leg. Then draw the shape of the leg around the guide line. Draw the edges of the leg close to the guide to keep the shape of the leg thin. On the bottom, right, draw three long, thin shapes along the guide for the toes pointing forward. The toe in the middle should be longer and the toe on the other side should barely be visible. At the front of each toe, draw a curved, pointy shape for the nails. Add a slightly shorter shape on the left side for the toe pointing backward. Don't forget to add the pointy nail!

Step 9: Draw a long, curved line across the entire body for the bird's folded wing. The bottom edge of the wing should be close to the base of the leg. The top part of the wing should touch the edge of the very first circle. Add a few short strokes at the top for feathers. Along the middle of the wing, draw a series of longer curved lines for more feathers. Each of these lines should be similar to the letter J.

Step 10: Use the remaining shapes and lines as guides to draw the rest of the meadowlark's body. Simply darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the body. Add the shape of the tail within the triangular guide on the left side. The tail is made up of long, sloping lines. To the right of the leg, draw the visible portion of the leg that's on the other side of the body. Most of this leg will be hidden behind the first leg, so only draw the visible part. Use the first leg as a template as you draw this leg.

Step 11: Go over the final lines with a pen, marker or any other type of permanent ink. Take your time and be careful when you ink to avoid any accidents. Don't ink the initial guide lines, only the final drawing. After inking, get rid of every pencil mark with an eraser for a cleaner drawing of a western meadowlark.

Final Step: Using ink, add the feather pattern to the entire body. Add thick stripes on top of the head, to the left of the eye and across the chest. The top of the body should have a variety of streaks, stripes and spots. It's a good idea to use reference as you ink for a more accurate depiction of a western meadowlark. Now color your meadowlark drawing! Use different shades of brown like light brow, dark brown and even a bit of orange and red to color the top part of the body. Add the colors lightly at first and gradually blend them together as you color darker and push down harder on your pencils. For a simpler drawing, use a single brown color instead of blending different shades together. Add shades of yellow on the bottom section of the body. Use brown close to the bottom edge to create shadows. Shadows will give the figure more dimension and volume. Color the beak gray but leave a few streaks blank for highlights. Use a blend of light brown and peach to color the legs. At the bottom, draw a shadow using gray and a bit of blue or purple. The shadow will ground the bird so that it doesn't appear to be floating.

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How to Draw a Striped Poison Dart Frog Color

In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Poison Dart Frog step-by-step.

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To draw this Poison Dart Frog step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a circle as a guide for the poison dart frog's body. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a bottle cap. On the top, right side, draw a smaller circle as a guide for the head. This circle should be about half the size of the body circle. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw circles check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: On the right side of the head, draw a curved line as a guide for the frog's muzzle. The line should be similar to an arc on its side. Make the right side of the line flat. Connect the head to the body using sloping lines to finish the guide for the body.

Step 3: Inside the body, draw an angled line as a guide for the frog's first front leg. Bend the line near the middle to indicate a joint. The bottom part of this line should be outside of the body. At the bottom, draw a horizontal line as a guide for the foot. On the right side of the body, draw a sloping line with an angled line at the bottom as a guide for the other leg and foot.

Step 4: On the left side of the body, draw a series of long, curved lines as guides for the poison dart frog's hind leg. The first line should be similar to a big letter U. To the left, draw another curved line but extend the bottom to the right to create the guide for the foot.

That's it for the guides! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 5: Inside the head, on the top, left side, draw a small circle for the frog's eye. Sketch lightly at first and only darken the shape of the eye when you get the size and position right. Make the sides of the circle wider and a bit pointier. Inside the eye, draw two tiny circles for highlights. In the middle of the eye, draw another small circle for the pupil. Add a couple of curved lines around the eye for eyelids.

Step 6: Darken the arc on the right side of the head to create the poison dart frog's muzzle. Near the bottom of the muzzle, draw a line that angles to the left for the mouth. Extend the line for the mouth to the left so that it's under the eye. Inside the top part of the muzzle, draw a tiny oval-like shape for the nostril.

Step 7: Above the eye, along the edge of the initial circle, draw a curved line for the frog's brow. To the right, draw a smaller curved line for the brow that's on the other side of the head. Below the mouth, draw a couple of curved lines to emphasize the structure of the head.

Step 8: Use the angled line that's inside the body as a guide to draw the frog's first front leg. First lightly sketch the shape of the leg around the guide line. Keep the edges of the leg close to the guide line so that the leg is skinny. Curve the lines to emphasize the muscle structure. At the bottom, draw the toes along the path of the guide. The toes are made up of long, thin shapes with rounded tips. Draw three toes pointing forward and one pointing back.

Step 9: Use the lines on the right side of the body as guides to draw the other front leg the same way. Lightly sketch the shape of the leg around the guide line and only darken the lines when you get the shape right. At the bottom, draw the toes as long, thin shapes.

Step 10: Darken the curved lines on the left side of the body to create the poison dart frog's hind leg. Add a few short, curved lines within the shape to give the leg more structure. At the bottom, draw the long, thin toes along the initial guide.

Step 11: Darken the outer edges of the guides in the middle to create the shape of the body. Make the top of the body a bit more angular than the initial guides. At the bottom, don't overlap the shape of the front leg. On the top, left side of the body, draw a short, curved line for the top visible section of the other hind leg.

Step 12: Go over the final sketch lines with a pen, marker or any other type of permanent ink. Take your time and be careful when you ink to avoid any accidents. After inking, get rid of every pencil mark with an eraser for a cleaner drawing of a bumblebee.

Final Step: Add a series of stripes and spots all over the body for the pattern on the skin. You can use a different pattern for your drawing if you want a different type of poison dart frog. Now color your drawing! Color lightly at first and gradually build up to darker colors. Use a mixture of shades of orange for the top part of the body. Use colors like yellow-orange, orange, red-orange, red and brown and blend them all together. Leave a few sections blank at the top for highlights. For the bottom half of the body, use different shades of orange like dark blue, regular blue, sky blue and even purple. Use light shades of blue for highlights and darker shades for shadows. Color the eye using different shades of brown. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw for a more accurate depiction of a poison dart frog. At the bottom, add a shadow using gray. This will help to ground the frog so that it doesn't appear to be floating.

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How to Draw a Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Standing Up

In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Prairie Dog step-by-step.

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To draw this Prairie Dog step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a circle as a guide for the prairie dog's body. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a bottle cap. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw circles check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: Inside the head, draw a curved horizontal line. This is a construction guide that will help you place the prairie dog's facial features later on. Place this line close to the top edge of the head circle. On the top, left side, draw a short, vertical line for another construction guide.

Step 3: Under the horizontal guide, draw a small circle as a guide for the prairie dog's muzzle. Pay attention to the size and position of this circle in relation to the head circle. The top edge of this circle should overlap the horizontal construction guide.

Step 4: Far down below the head, draw a bigger circle as a guide for the lower part of the prairie dog's body. Use the four marks method to draw this circle too. This circle should be about two times the size of the head circle. Connect this circle to the head using curved vertical lines to finish the guide for the body.

Step 5: Inside the body, near the middle, draw a short, angled line as a guide for the prairie dog's first front leg. Bend this line to indicate where the joints will be. On the left side of the body, draw a short, curved line as a guide for the other front leg. Under the body, draw two lines that slope to the left side as guide for the feet. On the lower, left side of the body, draw a short, horizontal line as a guide for the tail.

That's it for the guides! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 6: Inside the head, on top of the horizontal construction guide, lightly sketch a small circle for the prairie dog's eye. When you get the size and position of the eye right, darken the shape but make the sides wider and pointier. Inside the eye, off to the side draw a tiny circle for a highlight. In the middle of the eye, draw a big dot for the pupil. Shade the eye but don't overlap the tiny highlight circle as you shade. Add a few small, curved lines around the rodent's eye for a bit of the bare skin and fur.

Step 7: Inside the muzzle, near the left edge, draw a small, V-shaped line for the prairie dog's nose. Make the shape thicker at the bottom for the nostrils. Under the nose, draw a line that splits into two for the mouth. Use short strokes to draw the mouth for a furry texture. The left side of the mouth should be shorter than the right. Add a few short strokes above the nose for fur.

Step 8: Darken the left edge of the small initial circle using short strokes to create the side of the prairie dog's muzzle. To the right of the nose, draw a few rows of dots for the base of the whiskers. To the left of the eye, draw a short, curved line for the ear. Add a few short strokes under the ear and to the right of it for the fur that surrounds it.

Step 9: Use the first circle as a guide to draw the rest of the prairie dog's head. Draw a series of short strokes along the basic path of the circle to create the shape of the head. Make the top of the head flatter than the circle. Below the muzzle, add a few short strokes to emphasize the fur on the neck.

Step 10: Use the angled line in the middle of the body as a guide to draw the prairie dog's front leg. Draw the toes around the bottom of the guide line. Each toe is similar to the letter U. Add a small, pointy triangle on the bottom of each toe for the nails. At the top, draw the shape of the leg around the guide line. Make the shape of the leg wide and use short strokes for a furry texture. Draw the leg on the left the same way. Draw the toes at the bottom of the guide and make the tips pointy for the nails. Draw the shape of the leg around the guide line using short strokes.

Step 11: Draw the rest of the prairie dog's body by using the shapes in the middle as guides. Simply darken the outer edges of the guides using short strokes to create the furry shape of the body. Add a few strokes between the top legs for the chest and more strokes at the bottom for the legs.

Step 12: Use the lines under the body as guides to draw the prairie dog's feet. Draw the shapes of the feet around the guide lines. Use short, curved lines along the tips of the guides for the toes. On the tip of each toe, draw a small, triangular shape for the nails. Keep the edges of the feet close to the guides so that the shapes are thin. Sketch lightly at first and only darken the lines when you get the shapes right. Use the line on the right as a guide to draw the tail. Make the shape of the tail thicker and use short strokes for a furry texture.

Final Step: Shade your prairie drawing for extra detail. Shade lightly at first and gradually build up to darker values. For light values, push down very lightly on your pencil and push down harder for darker values. As you shade the body, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. The strokes on the head should radiate out from the nose while the strokes on the body should be mainly vertical. As you shade, separate each stroke a bit so that the white of the paper comes through and creates a more furry texture. Shade the muzzle and underside of the body using a lighter value. Add long strokes on the sides of the muzzle for whiskers. Use a dark value to shade the nails.

Add a darker value throughout the body to create shadows. Pick a light source as you shade so that the shadows are consistent. Here the light source is coming from the top, so most of the shadows are on the underside of the shapes. It's a good idea to use reference as you shade for a more accurate depiction of a prairie dog. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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How to Draw a Mourning Dove Bird Pigeon

In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Mourning Dove step-by-step.

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To draw this Mourning Dove step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a circle as a guide for the front part of the mourning dove's body. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a bottle cap. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: On the lower, right side of the circle, draw a big arc as a guide for the bottom half of the mourning dove's body. Pay attention to the position and size of this arc in relation to the circle. The combined shape of both guides should br similar to an egg. On the top, left side of the body, draw a smaller circle as a guide for the head. This circle should be about half the size of the body circle. Don't place the head circle to high above the body or the neck will be too long.

Step 3: Inside the head, draw a horizontal line. This is a construction guide that will help you place the mourning dove's facial features later on. On the left side of the head, draw a small, arc-like shape as a guide for the beak. Pay attention to the size of this arc in relation to the head. Connect the head to the body using two curved lines to create the guide for the neck.

Step 4: Under the body, draw an angled line as a guide for the dove's leg. Bend the line near the top indicate where the joint will be. Don't draw this line too long. At the bottom, draw a horizontal line as a guide for the foot. On the lower, right side of the body, draw a long, thin, triangualr shape as a guide for the tail. This guide should be almost the same length as the entire body.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 5: Inside the mourning dove's head, on top of the horizontal construction guide, lightly sketch a small circle for the eye. When you get the size and position of the eye right, darken the shape. Inside the eye, off to the side draw a tiny circle for a highlight. Shade the eye but don't overlap the tiny highlight circle as you shade. Add a few small, curved lines around the bird's eye for a bit of the bare skin and corners of the eyes.

Step 6: Use the arc on the left as a guide to draw the dove's beak. Darken the path of the guide to create the beak but make the shape thinner and the tip pointy. Inside the shape, near the bottom, draw a sloping line for the mouth. The mouth should extend into the head. Draw a curve line around the mouth. On the top part of the beak, draw a thick, short line for the nostril.

Step 7: Darken the initial small circle to create the shape of the mourning dove's head. Make the head wider and flatter at the top than the initial circle. Draw a curved line under the beak for the narrow shape of the throat. Add a few lines around the eye for extra detail. On the lower part of the head, draw a few wavy lines for feathers.

Step 8: Lightly sketch a long, curved shape across the entire body for the dove's folded wing. The right side of the wing should be thin and pointy and the left side should be wider and curved. The right side should also overlap the guide for the tail. When you get the overall shape of the wing right, darken the lines.

Step 9: Draw a series of curved, horizontal lines along the tip of the wing for the mourning dove's feathers. Curve the lines so that they overlap each other. Draw the feathers at the top short and the feathers at the bottom long.

Step 10: Use the angled line under the body as a guide to draw the dove's leg. First draw a short, horizontal line at the to that's made up of short strokes for the feathery base of the leg. Then draw the shape of the leg around the guide line. Draw the edges of the leg close to the guide to keep the shape of the leg skinny. At the bottom, draw the toe around the guide too. Make the tip of the toe pointy for the nail. Add a thin, shape near the middle for another toe. Add a smaller shape on the right side for the toe pointing backward.

Step 11: Use the remaining shapes and lines as guides to draw the rest of the dove's body. Simply darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the body. Don't overlap the leg as you darken the underside of the body. Use short strokes on the underside of the body for feathers.

Step 12: Draw the dove's tail inside the triangular shape on the right side. Make the tail thinner than the initial guide. Add a few lines within the shape for feathers. At the top, draw a short, curved line for the tip of the folded wing that's on the other side of the body. To the left of the first leg draw the visible portion of the other leg. Use the first leg as a template to draw the second leg.

Final Step: Add some shading to your mourning dove drawing. Use a medium value all over the body. Shade lightly at first, and then gradually build up to darker values. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Use a slightly darker value for the folded wing area. Shade slowly and evenly for a smooth texture. Leave the edges of the feathers on the wing blank. Inside the middle of the wing, draw a few crescent-like shapes for the spotted pattern. Add a darker value to the neck feathers and beak too. Add shadows using a darker value throughout the bird's body to give the figure more dimension and volume. Pick the direction of the light source when shading so that the shadows are consistent with it. Use a medium value to add a cast shadow underneath to ground the bird. Shading can be time-consuming so be patient and take breaks. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw for an accurate depiction of a mourning dove. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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