A dove is a type of bird, also called a pigeon and they are domestic birds and are commonly found all over the world. In this tutorial, we will show you how you can draw a dove.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through a step-by-step drawing of a dove for kids. Especially this tutorial is for kids and beginners. Follow along with us for drawing a cute dove in 11 easy steps.
Art Materials & Equipment
- Drawing Paper
- Colors of Your Choices
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Marker
- Pen
Video Tutorial
Steps To Draw A Dove
We also have a video tutorial for your convenience. You can either follow the video or the detailed instructions provided below. View the quick preview of today’s tutorial in the image below and then follow the stepwise instructions to draw a dove easily, one step at a time.
Step 1: Draw a Circle
Begin by sketching the dove’s face. Use a freehand to draw a rough circle as depicted in the image above. Utilize a pencil for this step as we will be erasing it in subsequent steps.
Step2: Draw a Body and Tail
Next, sketch the body and tail of the dove roughly following the image above. Use a pencil for this stage as we’ll be erasing it in the upcoming steps. Just sketch two curves opposite to each other for the body and triangular curved lines for the tail.
Step 3: Draw Wings
Sketch the triangular wings of the dove following the image above. Use a pencil for this step as we’ll be erasing it in the following stages. We are just sketching the rough guidelines that will help us on further steps.
Step 4: Draw Outline
Now, outline the upper part of the dove using the rough lines as a reference as shown in the image above. Use a pen or marker to create a clean outline.
Step 5: Draw Beak and Lower Body Outline
Likewise, sketch the beak and the lower part of the body referring to the rough lines as shown in the image above. It is easier to follow the guidelines that we just drew earlier.
Step 6: Draw Dove Lower Part and Tail Outline
Similarly, outline the tail and the lower part of the dove’s body following the reference lines in the image above.
Step 7: Draw Dove Tail
Now for finishing the tail part, we gonna draw some curve lines as in the image above.
Step 8: Draw One Side Wing
Sketch the dove’s wing on one side using the rough lines from steps 1, 2, and 3 as a guide. Sketch feathers in both up and down positions as demonstrated in the image above.
Step 9: Outline Another Wing
Likewise, outline the other wing referring to the rough lines from steps 1, 2, and 3 as depicted in the image above.
Step 10: Draw Dove Feathers
Once again, sketch feathers in both up and down positions following the reference of the rough lines from steps 1, 2, and 3 as shown in the image above.
Step 11: Erase Rough Lines and Draw the Eye
In the final step, erase all the rough lines from steps 1, 2, and 3. Then, draw the black eye of the dove as illustrated in the image above. The result is a cute and realistic dove that appears to be flying in the sky.
Coloring a Dove
Once the drawing of the adorable dove is complete, we proceed to the coloring phase. For coloring, we’ve selected some basic colors.
Since doves are naturally white, we fill the bird with white color during the coloring process. The beak is colored yellow. Additionally, for a realistic touch, we shaded the dove with a grey color as depicted in the image below. Feel free to customize the colors according to your preferences.
Colour Details:
- White
- Grey for shadow
- Yellow
After coloring, we get a realistic dove. You can use a pencil color (we made it digital).
Our Masterpiece is Ready
We’ve drawn and beautifully colored a dove. We hope you find our tutorial easy to follow. We aim to create a simple and user-friendly guide, especially for kids and beginners.
This is a simple step-by-step tutorial for drawing a dove. Please leave a comment below if you find our tutorial helpful. Additionally, feel free to suggest a name if you have any requests or encounter any issues while drawing.
