How to Draw a Duck: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a duck in 14 easy steps
A smiling duck with a two-feather tuft, a broad bill, a feathered wing and two webbed feet.
Follow 14 guided strokes, one body part at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a duck, step by step
1Curve up the left side of the head
Curve up the left side of the head.
2Draw the two feathers on top
Draw the two feathers on top.
3Curve down the right side of the head
Curve down the right side of the head.
4Draw the broad smiling bill
Draw the broad smiling bill.
5Draw the neck and back
Draw the neck and back.
6Draw the three tail feathers
Draw the three tail feathers.
7Curve around the belly and chest
Curve around the belly and chest.
8Draw the wing with its feather tips
Draw the wing with its feather tips.
9Draw the left leg and webbed foot
Draw the left leg and webbed foot.
10Draw the right leg and webbed foot
Draw the right leg and webbed foot.
11Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
12Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
13Add the left eyebrow
Add the left eyebrow.
14Add the right eyebrow
Add the right eyebrow.
Time to color!
Try a yellow body, a pale yellow wing, and an orange bill and webbed feet.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this duck drawing?
- There are 14 strokes, with individual instructions for each limb and facial detail.
- What if my child needs help with a curve?
- Take your time and use the hint or zoom button for a closer look. The guided tool accepts lines that roughly follow the shape and tidies each completed stroke.
- Can we color and save the finished drawing?
- Yes. After the last stroke, tap the different regions to choose colors, add a signature, and save the finished picture.
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