How to Draw a Duckling (Easy Step by Step)
This little duckling is fun to draw because it is made almost entirely of ovals and round shapes. A big oval makes the head, a round shape makes the tummy, and small ovals make the wings. With a wide flat beak and three wispy feathers on top, it ends up looking sweet and a bit silly.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a duckling step by step
How to Draw a Duckling · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The big head
Draw a big, wide oval near the top of your page, leaving a tiny gap at the top. Add a little curl at the gap that bends over like a small hook. Leave room underneath for the body.
Step 3: The round body
Start just under the head on each side and draw a short curve that bends outward, like the top of a round tummy. Then add a short curved line at the bottom, with two tiny curved marks on each side of it, to show where the tummy ends.
Step 4: Two little wings
Draw a tall, skinny oval on each side of the body, tucked against the tummy. Make the two wings about the same size so they match.
Step 5: Webbed feet
At the bottom of the body, draw a small flat box for each foot, one on the left and one on the right. Make the bottom edge of each one a little wavy.
Step 6: Two small eyes
Draw two small dots in the middle of the head, one on the left and one on the right. Keep them far apart and at the same height.
Step 7: Beak and smile
Draw a wide, flat oval between the eyes, a little lower down, for the beak. Add a curved smile line inside it.
Step 8: Fluffy head tuft
On top of the head, next to the curl, draw two short curved lines that stick up like wispy feathers. Let each one bend a little differently.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your duckling? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid painting an Easter egg or how to draw a bunny next.
Tips for drawing a duckling
- Draw the head first and keep it big. A large head and a small body is what makes the duckling look young and cute.
- The beak sits low on the face. Put it below the eyes and in the middle so it looks friendly and not squished.
- Make the two wings match by drawing them at the same height on each side of the body. Check them against each other before you move on.
Free duckling coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this duckling 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 duckling drawing
Color the duckling bright yellow with an orange beak and orange feet, and leave the eyes black. For a creative twist, give your duckling a tiny rain hat and draw puddles around its feet.
Duckling fun fact for kids
Ducklings can swim within a day or so of hatching. They are covered in fluffy down, and they usually follow their mother wherever she goes.
Questions about drawing a duckling
What shapes do I need to draw a duckling?
You need mostly ovals. Use a big one for the head, a rounded shape for the body, and two thin ovals for the wings. Small flat boxes with wavy bottoms make the feet.
How do I make my duckling look cuter?
Make the head extra big and place the eyes wide apart. Add a small smile inside the beak and a few wispy feathers on top.
How long does it take a child to draw a duckling?
Most kids finish in about 10 to 15 minutes. It goes quickly because each part is a simple shape.
