How to Draw a Hand Turkey (Easy Step by Step)
A hand turkey turns a hand shape into a funny Thanksgiving bird. It is built from a rounded mitten shape for the palm, four fingers that act as the feathers, and an egg shape for the head. If you know how to trace a hand, you already know the hardest part.
- Easy
- 10 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 hand turkey step by step
How to Draw a Hand Turkey · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The palm outline
Draw a tall, rounded shape like a mitten for the palm. Start with a little curved bump at the top left, go down the left side, curve across the flat bottom, and come up the right side, ending in a small hook at the top right.
Step 3: The turkey head
On the left side of the palm, draw a round egg shape for the head. Start the curve at the palm's left edge, loop out to the left, and bring it back to touch the palm lower down.
Step 4: Two tall fingers
At the top of the palm, draw two tall fingers side by side. Each one is a long upside-down U shape, with its sides running down into the palm.
Step 5: Last two fingers
Draw one straight line going down on the left to finish the first finger. Then, on the right side, draw a slanted finger with a rounded tip that leans out toward the edge.
Step 6: Knuckle curves
Across each of the four fingers, draw a short, gentle curve like a tiny smile. These show where each finger bends.
Step 7: Beak, eye and wattle
Draw a small pointy triangle on the left of the head for the beak, and a round dot for the eye. Under the beak, add a little loop that hangs down for the wattle.
Step 8: Two skinny legs
Under the palm, draw two short straight lines going down. At the bottom of each one, add a little forked foot with two or three tiny toes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your hand turkey? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a turkey or how to draw a slice of pumpkin pie next.
Tips for drawing a hand turkey
- Draw the palm outline first and leave room at the top, so the four fingers have space and do not squish together.
- The knuckle curves are the trickiest part. Make them short, gentle smiles and do not worry if they are not exactly the same.
- Draw the wattle as a small loop under the beak. Keep it small so it does not take over the face.
Free hand turkey coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this hand turkey 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 hand turkey drawing
Color each finger a different fall color, such as red, orange, yellow and brown, and make the head brown with a red wattle and an orange beak. For a creative twist, write something you are thankful for on each finger.
Hand turkey fun fact for kids
A male turkey is called a tom, and a baby turkey is called a poult.
Questions about drawing a hand turkey
What shapes do I need to draw a hand turkey?
You need one big rounded mitten shape for the palm, four finger shapes, an egg shape for the head, and a small triangle for the beak. Two straight lines make the legs.
How do I make my hand turkey look cuter?
Make the eye a big round dot and the head a bit rounder. Add a few bright colors to the fingers and a tiny smile-shaped curve on each one.
Can I draw a hand turkey without tracing my hand?
Yes. Just follow the steps and start with the mitten-shaped palm, then add the four fingers. It does not need to look exactly like a real hand.
