Learn how to draw a puffin by starting with simple shapes and gradually adding details, feathers, and clean outlines.

Step 1:

Mark the width and height, draw two ovals for the puffin’s head and body, add a line for its beak, and draw a stone.

Tip: Keep your lines light so you can easily erase later.

Step 2:

Draw the puffin’s neck and body, then add a guideline for its tail.

Tip: A smooth body curve helps define the puffin’s rounded shape.

Step 3:

Add guidelines to show where the puffin’s legs, wings, and mouth will go.

Tip: These guides help place features correctly.

Step 4:

Draw the basic shapes for the puffin’s legs, wings, and beak.

Tip: Focus on simple shapes before adding details.

Step 5:

Add details to the puffin’s wings and tail, then draw its eye and toes.

Tip: Use curved lines to suggest feathers.

Step 6:

Outline the puffin’s feathers and claws, then carefully refine the whole drawing with more details.

Tip: Refine slowly to keep the drawing neat and balanced.

Step 7:

Outline the puffin with thick and thin dark lines, add more details and the stone, then erase all the guidelines.

Tip: Thicker outer lines and thinner inner lines give a clean, finished look.