How to Draw a Crow
In this drawing guide, you will learn how to draw a crow easily. Scroll below to see a collage preview, followed by steps with drawing instructions!
Welcome to our crow drawing lesson! If you want to learn how to draw a crow, then you’ve come to the right place!
Crows are amazing birds that have appeared for centuries in the folklore and mythology of different cultures. In addition to their mysterious and enigmatic nature, the crow is an interesting subject for drawing in art.
In this lesson, we will learn how to draw a crow using step-by-step instructions and simple techniques that will help you create an expressive image of this bird. Undoubtedly, this lesson will be an excellent starting point for those who want to learn how to draw a crow easily and confidently. Prepare your pencils and paper, let’s get started!
Perhaps, at first glance, it seems that drawing a crow is not easy. But don’t despair! With our step-by-step instructions and tips, you will be able to create a beautiful crow picture with ease! You will learn how to draw the wings, tail, beak, and eyes in order to create the correct contour and expression in your drawing. So let’s get started!
Ravens are birds of the corvid family, which is one of the most recognizable representatives of birds in the world. Depending on the species, crows can range in size from 40 to 70 centimeters and have a wingspan of up to 1.2 meters. The plumage color varies from black to gray, and can also be blue-violet or greenish-blue in the plumage of crows.
Ravens are distributed almost all over the world, and live in a variety of places, from open fields and forests to city parks. They have developed intelligence and social skills, able to use simple signals to communicate with each other.
Ravens are omnivorous birds and feed on various types of food, including fruits, nuts, cereals, etc. They are also known for their ability to stock up on food, especially for the cold winter season.
Overall, crows are amazing and mysterious creatures that attract attention with their unique behavior and intelligence.
Time needed: 25 minutes
How to Draw a Crow
- Prepare the base.
Begin by drawing the basic outlines of the body and head of your crow. Note that the crow’s head is facing in a different direction than the chest of the bird.
- Draw the beak.
On the right side of your crow’s head shape, depict the large, sharp crow’s beak.
- Detail the beak.
Detail your crow’s beak by adding the inside part as in the example, as well as drawing the nostril in the bird’s beak.
- Draw the crow’s eye.
Now, following the example from the step, draw your crow’s eye and add body details as in the example.
- Draw the wing.
Use a long curved line to form the left side of the wing, and add feather-like lines to form the right side of the wing. Connect the wing at the bottom in a pointed shape.
- Draw the tail.
Now, depict your crow’s tail with two straight lines, and make the tip of the tail feather-like as in the example.
- Add the crow’s thighs.
Using two semicircular shapes, sketch the crow’s thighs.
- Add the legs.
Depict the legs and toes of your crow under its thighs.
- Color the drawing.
Use your favorite coloring tools to color your bird drawing.
Congratulations, you have just learned how to draw a crow! We hope that our lesson was helpful for you and helped you practice your artistic skills in bird drawing.
Remember, the most important thing in drawing is practice. The more you draw, the better you become. So don’t stop at what you have achieved, continue drawing crows and other birds, experiment with different techniques and tools, and soon you will become a real master.
Thank you for participating in our tutorial, and good luck on your further creative journey in the world of art!