How to Draw a Goose (Easy Step by Step)
A goose is a friendly bird to draw because it is built from a few easy shapes: a rounded body, a long curvy neck, a round head with a pointy beak, and two triangle feet. You can finish this one in seven simple steps. It is a great way to practice curved lines and to learn how shapes fit together.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a goose step by step
How to Draw a Goose · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Body and front neck
Start at the back of the body and draw a curve that slopes down to a point on the left, then sweeps along the bottom and up the right side. Keep going up in a wavy line for the front of the neck, and end with a little flick to the right where the beak will go.
Step 2: Head, beak and back neck
Draw a round head on top of the neck line, then add a small pointy beak sticking out to the right. Finish with a wavy line from the back of the head down to the top of the body.
Step 3: The wing
In the middle of the body, draw a leaf-shaped oval with its pointy end facing the tail. It looks like a lying-down teardrop.
Step 4: Wing feather line
Inside the wing, add one short curved line to show the feathers. Keep it gentle, like a little smile.
Step 5: The eye
Near the front of the head, above the beak, draw one small round dot for the eye.
Step 6: Two legs
Under the belly, draw two short straight lines going down for the legs. Join their bottoms with a little V shape so they come together in a point.
Step 7: Webbed feet
At the bottom of the legs, draw a flat triangle on each side for the webbed feet. Make the bottom lines straight so the goose stands steady.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your goose? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a bearded dragon or how to draw an armadillo next.
Tips for drawing a goose
- The neck is the trickiest part. Draw the two long lines so they curve the same way, like a gentle letter S, and keep the space between them about the same all the way up.
- Draw the body lightly at first. If the neck starts from the front of the body, the goose will look balanced instead of tipping over.
- Make the two triangle feet the same size and put them on the same flat line, so your goose looks like it is standing on the ground.
Free goose coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this goose coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your goose drawing
Try a white or gray body with an orange beak and orange feet, and a black dot for the eye. For a creative twist, color the wing in rainbow stripes.
Goose fun fact for kids
A baby goose is called a gosling.
Questions about drawing a goose
What shapes do I need to draw a goose?
You need a rounded shape for the body, long curved lines for the neck, a round head with a small pointy beak, a leaf shape for the wing, and two triangles for the feet.
How do I make my goose look cuter?
Make the head a little bigger and the eye dot a bit larger and rounder. A short, slightly curved beak also makes the goose look friendly.
How do I draw a goose neck that looks smooth?
Draw each side of the neck in one slow, steady stroke, curving like a letter S. Lightly sketch it with pencil first, then go over it when you like the shape.
