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ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Cockatoo

Cockatoos are some of the most recognizable and charismatic parrots in the world. Drawing these charming creatures is a very fun and enjoyable process. Cockatoos are recognizable thanks to their impressive, movable crest and powerful beak, capable of cracking the hardest nuts.

  1. Cockatoo — step 1

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    Step 1

    Start with a sketch of the main shapes: an elongated oval for the body and a long curved cone for the future tail.

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  2. Cockatoo — step 2

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    Step 2

    Draw a curved line for the branch where the parrot will sit. Outline the head, connecting it to the body with a smooth neck line.

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  3. Cockatoo — step 3

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    Step 3

    On top of the head, draw the distinctive crest found in many parrots.

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  4. Cockatoo — step 4

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    Step 4

    Draw a large round eye with a highlight, and define the eyebrow ridge. Clearly depict a powerful curved beak, dividing it into an upper and a lower part.

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  5. Cockatoo — step 5

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    Step 5

    Draw the individual feathers of the crest, making them lively and irregular.

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  6. Cockatoo — step 6

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    Step 6

    Separate the wings from the body with a clear line.

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  7. Cockatoo — step 7

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    Step 7

    Thicken the branch, make it textured and uneven, by adding curves and texture characteristic of wood.

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  8. Cockatoo — step 8

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    Step 8

    Draw the long tail feathers, making them staggered and of different lengths for a natural look.

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  9. Cockatoo — step 9

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    Step 9

    Depict the strong claws gripping the branch: draw the toes with claws, positioned both in front and behind the branch.

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  10. Cockatoo — step 10

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    Step 10

    With short strokes, sketch the direction of feather growth across the body, emphasizing the shape of the wings and chest.

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  11. Cockatoo — step 11

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    Step 11

    Add a bark texture to the branch.

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  12. Cockatoo — step 12

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    Step 12

    Your drawing is ready for coloring!

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