How to draw eagles

Take flight with this tutorial on drawing majestic eagles. Birds can be tricky to draw, but using the building block method will make things much easier!

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Follow the steps...

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Start with a sharp pointy beak. Draw in the top of the head and then long flowing lines for the neck.

How to draw eagles - Step 1

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Add the eyes and the outline of the beak and the building blocks are done. As always, don't just trace your guides, and remember to add little details like feathers.

How to draw eagles - Step 2

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Now, let's learn how to draw the body and wings. To draw a full eagle, start with the head.

How to draw eagles - Step 3

04

Draw an egg shape for the body.

How to draw eagles - Step 4

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At this stage the legs look like cartoon chicken legs.

How to draw eagles - Step 5

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Start with the outer edge of the wings and then draw lines fanning off from it. These lines will determine the positioning of the feathers, the tail is just a simple set of lines.

How to draw eagles - Step 6

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Start on your final drawing. Make your eagle look feathery by adding jagged lines to the neck and legs. When drawing the wings start with the outline and then add small marks inside the wing to hint at lots of feathers, but don't draw every one individually.

How to draw eagles - Step 7

How does yours look?

How to draw eagles - How does your look?
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