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

Step 1:

Mark the width and height, draw two ovals for the turkey’s head and body, and add a line to show the beak.

Short tip: Keep the ovals light and loose so you can adjust proportions easily.

Step 2:

Draw the turkey’s neck, then add guidelines for its tail feathers and wing.

Short tip: Use smooth, flowing lines to give the turkey a natural posture.

Step 3:

Add guidelines to show where the turkey’s legs, feet, and beak will go.

Short tip: Position the legs slightly forward to keep the turkey balanced.

Step 4:

Draw the basic shapes for the turkey’s legs, wings, tail feathers, and beak.

Short tip: Keep the shapes simple — details come later.

Step 5:

Add details to the turkey’s wing and tail feathers, then draw its eye, toes, and wattle.

Short tip: Use curved strokes for feathers to keep them soft and layered.

Step 6:

Outline the feathers and claws, then carefully improve the whole turkey drawing with more details.

Short tip: Build feather texture gradually to avoid cluttering the drawing.

Step 7:

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

Short tip: Thicker outer lines and thinner inner details give the drawing a clean, finished look.