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Learn how to draw a great looking Baby Duck with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Baby Duck.
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A baby duck is called a duckling. The word "duck" comes from Old English words meaning "diver" or "to bend down low." How did the duck earn this name? It is because of the "upending" behavior some species exhibit while feeding.
They nibble on aquatic plants with their heads underwater and their tails in the air. Some ducks dive and disappear completely under the water.
Ducklings have long been a part of popular culture, often representing cuteness, youth, or innocence. D
ucklings are common Easter gifts for children, as Ostara, the goddess from which the holiday is derived, "had a passion for new life," both human and animal.
Many children also grow up with stories such as Han Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling. This is a tale of a duckling that does not look like his companions. When he grows up, it is revealed that he is actually a beautiful swan.
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Would you like to draw an adorable duckling? This easy, step-by-step animal drawing tutorial is here to help. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. you may also wish to color your finished duckling.
If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Turkey drawing, Flamingo drawing, and Fluffy Turkey drawing.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Baby Duck
How to Draw a Great Looking Baby Duck for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1
1. Begin by drawing a circle. This will form the duck's head.
Easy Baby Duck Drawing - Step 2
2. Extend a long, curved line from the bottom of the circle to form the duckling's neck, chest, and stomach. Extend a shorter curved line from the circle to form the back of the neck.
Easy Baby Duck Drawing - Step 3
3. Use a series of curved lines to outline the duckling's wing. Notice how the top of the wing consists of a single curved line, while the bottom of the wing is a scalloped pattern of connected, "U" shaped lines. Note, too, that the wing is not entirely enclosed where it attaches to the body.
Easy Baby Duck Drawing - Step 4
4. Detail the wing with a feathered texture by drawing a series of connected, "U" shaped lines. Then, draw the tail using one long and several short curved lines, fully enclosing the duck's body.
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Easy Baby Duck Drawing - Step 5
5. Draw the beak using curved lines. Note the bulge at the tip of the beak, and the way the upper and lower portions of the beak overlap. Enclose a curved triangle in the lower portion of the beak to indicate the open mouth.
Easy Baby Duck Drawing - Step 6
6. Erase guide lines from the beak.
Easy Baby Duck Drawing - Step 7
7. Draw the duckling's leg. Use parallel curved lines to draw the leg, then sketch a "W" shape at the bottom to enclose the toes. Draw a curved line between each of the toes to indicate the webbing that helps the duck swim.
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Add More Details to Your Baby Duck Picture - Step 8
8. Use curved lines to sketch the remaining leg and foot. Notice the overlap of the lines at the bend of the ankle, and the line separating the individual toes.
Complete the Outline of Your Baby Duck Drawing - Step 9
9. Detail your duckling. Draw a small oval on the beak to indicate the nostril. Draw a large circle for the eye, with a small oval within it. Shade between the two, and draw short, curved lines on top of the eye to indicate eyelashes. Enclose a pointed, curved shape above the eye for the eyebrow, and draw a tuft of feathers on top of the head using a series of short, curved lines that meet in sharp points. Erase guide lines as necessary. Finally, detail the body with hatching at the neck and beside the wing.
Color Your Baby Duck Drawing
Color your duckling. Many are depicted in bright yellow, as in our example. However, ducklings can also be white, grey, brown, black, spotted, or striped.
Find a whole flock of feathered friends to draw when you check out our animal drawing guides.
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