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Publications International, Ltd.With just a few minutes, you can turn basic geometric forms into a recognizable farmyard favorite.
This section will guide you through drawing the chicken shown above. You can either sketch freehand while referencing your computer screen or print this page for a detailed view of each step.
In each illustration, follow the red lines to understand what to draw in that specific step. Previous steps are highlighted in gray. Each step includes both an illustration and a detailed description to guide your drawing process.
1. Sketch the Body
Start by drawing an oval for the body and another for the head. Link these shapes with a rectangular neck. Finish by adding a triangular tail.
2. Outline Legs and Wings
Create an oval for the wing and a smaller one for the upper leg. Include a triangular beak and sketch the leg and toe details.
3. Detail with Feathers
Sketch ovals for the eyes, then include pupils and eyelashes. Incorporate curved shapes for the comb atop the head. Add more curved lines to define the mouth, nose, chin, and feather textures. Finally, draw the claws.
4. Outline with a Pen
Carefully trace over the desired lines with a felt-tip pen, then remove any unnecessary pencil marks.
Your chicken drawing is complete and ready for coloring. Refer to the illustration at the top of this page for guidance on color choices.
The next creature may move slowly, but you can sketch it swiftly with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to draw a turtle in the following section.
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