How to draw a peacock tail

How to draw a peacock tail?

Not every peacock has a long tail, but the ones that do are stunning. If you want to draw a peacock, start by drawing the body. It should have a long, S-shaped neck, wide, short legs, and a body with pointed wings. Add a tuft of long, feathered hair. A peacock tail is made up of sections. Start by drawing each section, then connect them together. Keep the tail long, with the ends slightly curled.

How to draw a peacock tail with pencil?

The first thing you will need is a thick piece of paper. A grid is helpful to keep your peacock tail straight. You can also use a ruler to draw the shape of your tail line. It is also a good idea to practice first on scrap paper before transferring your peacock tail to your page background.

How to draw a peacock tail in pencil step by step?

All you need to draw a peacock tail is a bit of practice and some patience. Start by sketching a large circle for the body of the peacock, and then add a few long, narrow ovals for the feather shafts. Begin adding the feather curls, first sketching them as individual lines, then adding in the sections between them. Add the highlights and define the curls, then add the details of each feather, like the barbs and the edges. Finally, erase the guidelines

How to draw a peacock tail in pencil?

A peacock tail is made up of the long, intricate train of ‘feathers’ that make up the bird’s long, ornate tail. This train of long overlapping feathers is known as the ‘gorge’ and it is this that gives the bird its distinctive appearance. To draw a peacock tail, begin by sketching an oval shape and add a circle to form the ‘train’ of feathers. Connect the two shapes with a line.

How to draw a peacock tail pattern?

To draw a peacock’s beautiful train, you will need a large piece of bristol board, drawn onto it. A drawn peacock tail usually resembles a fan, with the ends pointed in the opposite direction from the body. Using the right color of marker, draw a curved line coming up from the center of the board. You can then add shorter, more curved lines to form the train’s feathers.