How to Draw a Pumpkin Turkey (Easy Step by Step)
This pumpkin turkey is part Thanksgiving bird and part fall pumpkin, and it ends up looking very cute. It is built from a round pumpkin body, a fan of leaf-shaped feathers, two dots for eyes, a tiny triangle beak and a small teardrop wattle.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a pumpkin turkey step by step
How to Draw a Pumpkin Turkey · 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: Pumpkin sides and bottom
Draw the bottom of a wide, round pumpkin, curving up on both sides. Add a second curved line just outside each side, and leave the top open for now.
Step 3: Pumpkin ridges
Draw two long curved lines inside the pumpkin, one on each side of the middle. Start each near the top and bend it outward as it goes down to the bottom edge.
Step 4: Top and stem
Draw a curved line across the top of the pumpkin to close it. Near the middle, let the line bend up into a short, bumpy stem.
Step 5: Middle feather outline
Above the stem, draw a tall curved arch like an upside-down U. This is the outline of the middle tail feather.
Step 6: Upper feathers
Draw a tall oval feather on each side of the middle one, leaning outward, and put a short slanted line inside each. Then draw a straight line down the middle of the center feather.
Step 7: Side feathers
Add a wide leaf-shaped feather on each side that points out and up. Draw a slanted line inside each one, and a short line under it where it meets the pumpkin.
Step 8: Wing feathers
Add a wide oval sticking out sideways on each side of the pumpkin. Draw a short line inside each one.
Step 9: Eyes and beak
Draw two small round dots for eyes, side by side at the same height. Below and between them, draw a small triangle with the point at the bottom for the beak.
Step 10: The wattle
Under the beak, draw a small, thin teardrop loop that hangs down. This is the turkey's wattle.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pumpkin 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 pumpkin turkey
- Take your time with the pumpkin sides and ridges so they curve evenly on both sides.
- Draw the middle feather first and match the others to it, so the fan looks balanced.
- Keep the two eyes at the same height, and put the beak right in the middle between and below them.
Free pumpkin turkey coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pumpkin 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 pumpkin turkey drawing
Color the body orange and the feathers red, yellow and brown, with a yellow beak and a red wattle. For a twist, give each feather its own pattern of dots or stripes.
Pumpkin turkey fun fact for kids
Wild turkeys can fly short distances, and they sleep high up in trees at night to stay safe.
Questions about drawing a pumpkin turkey
What shapes do I need to draw a pumpkin turkey?
You need a round pumpkin shape with curved ridges, leaf and oval shapes for the feathers, two dots for the eyes, a small triangle for the beak and a little teardrop for the wattle.
How do I make my pumpkin turkey look cuter?
Keep the eyes the same height with a little space between them, and keep the beak small. A round, wide body makes it look friendly.
How many feathers should my turkey have?
This drawing has seven feathers, but you can add as many as you like. Just keep them in a fan around the top.
