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Macaw Parrot

A vibrant macaw parrot! These picturesque birds with their colorful feathers and playful personalities inspire creativity. Get ready for bright colors and challenging details to capture all the beauty of this amazing feathered friend!

  1. Macaw Parrot — step 1

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    Step 1

    Start with the general outline of the bird's body. Draw a large oval for the torso, and two smaller ovals on top for the head and neck. Use elongated ovals for the wing and tail. Also, draw a large triangle for the beak.

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  2. Macaw Parrot — step 2

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    Step 2

    Draw the beak. First, the upper curved part, then the lower one—a bit shorter. The beak should be massive and rounded.

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  3. Macaw Parrot — step 3

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    Step 3

    Draw the eye and decorative lines on the parrot's face. Also, add the characteristic spot for the parrot.

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  4. Macaw Parrot — step 4

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    Step 4

    Add the contour of the head and neck, using a slightly uneven line to convey the plumage.

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  5. Macaw Parrot — step 5

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    Step 5

    Draw the upper wing. Start with a few oval feathers on top. Gradually erase the extra lines of the wing.

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  6. Macaw Parrot — step 6

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    Step 6

    Continue working on the wing: add another row of feathers, slightly longer and wider than the previous ones.

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  7. Macaw Parrot — step 7

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    Step 7

    Add many long feathers along the edge.

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  8. Macaw Parrot — step 8

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    Step 8

    The final stage of the wing, start with a few large, long feathers that hang down. Now the wing looks full and natural.

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  9. Macaw Parrot — step 9

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    Step 9

    Continue making the tail feathers; they are long and give shape to the parrot.

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  10. Macaw Parrot — step 10

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    Step 10

    Draw a thick branch on which the parrot is sitting. Make it slightly curved and add small ring-like lines for wood texture.

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  11. Macaw Parrot — step 11

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    Step 11

    Draw the parrot's foot gripping the branch. The lines should be smooth to convey the grasping toes. Add more details to the torso: small feather strokes on the chest and neck to make the drawing look more lively.

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  12. Macaw Parrot — step 12

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    Step 12

    The drawing is ready, color it according to the example.

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