How to Draw Wings
In this step-by-step easy drawing tutorial, you will learn how to draw wings. Below, you will see a collage that will help you understand what you need to draw.
We are glad to see you in this drawing tutorial, in which you will learn how to draw wings! Wings are an important and unique part of the anatomy of various creatures, such as birds and some fantasy creatures. They are used for flight and movement in the air. In this step by step drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw wings easily.
Wings consist of several basic elements. The first and foremost is the wing feather, which provides the structural strength and shape of the wing. Then there are the feathers of the secondary plumage, their arrangement, and shape can vary depending on the species of creature. Wings also have a skeletal base, such as bones or plates, that give them extra strength.
Our tutorial will provide you with step-by-step instructions that will make the process of drawing wings easy and simple, even for beginners. Below you will find detailed steps to help you visualize exactly what you will need to draw. Follow our steps, and you will be able to draw beautiful wings with ease!
Time needed: 25 minutes
How to Draw Wings Step by Step
- Draw the upper part.
Start by sketching the upper outlines of the wings. Using curved lines, draw two mirror lines for the upper parts of the wings.
- Outline the wing.
In this step, it shows how you should outline the first wing. Draw the shape of the wing using wavy lines to represent the feather shapes.
- Shape the wing.
Now, similarly, you need to depict the shape of the second wing.
- Add feathers.
Add detail to the left wing by including the inner plumage, as shown in the example.
- Detail the wing.
In the same way as the previous step, add detail to the second wing by adding feathers to the inner part of the wing.
- Color your drawing.
Now you can add shadows and colors to your feather drawing. But before that, trace the sketch outlines with a marker to make your drawing more crisp.
I’m very glad that you have completed this drawing lesson! You have successfully finished the wing drawing lesson. Now you have the foundation and skills to create beautiful wing illustrations. Don’t forget to experiment with shapes, sizes, and textures to give your wings uniqueness and expressiveness. Practice and continue to develop your art.