Would you like to draw wings to apply to your characters? Follow this simple tutorial to learn how!
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Method 1 of 3: Cartoon Wings
Step 1. Draw two slender, slightly curved ovals as shown
They should look like connected tree trunks, or the skeleton of a bat's arms.
Step 2. Add faint curves for the feathers
They should be mostly oval in shape, overlapping but not exceeding three rows or the like per wing.
Step 3. Sketch the larger, thinner wings
This can be as thick or as long as you like, but try to keep the proportions of these feathers in balance and those from the previous step.
Step 4. Draw the details for the feathers
You don't necessarily have to make too many extra lines or smudges on your feathers, but the image on the right will show you how if you want those elements.
Step 5. Outline and color your wings
To create a set, if your character is being viewed from the front rather than the side, simply copy the image you've done on the other side. And remember, when detailing/coloring, use your imagination!
Method 2 of 3: Traditional Wings
Step 1. Draw three trapezoids with different shapes and orientations connected to each other
This will be the framework for the wings.
Step 2. Draw two straight lines with separate spaces and follow a trapezoidal orientation – forming three layers
Step 3. Draw the feathers for the first layer using simple rounded curves
Step 4. Draw the second feather layer using a simple curve and longer than the first feather layer
Step 5. Draw the third feather layer using simple curves
The hair is longer and finer.
Step 6. Trace with the pen and erase the unnecessary lines
Step 7. Color it however you like with white levels
Method 3 of 3: Bird's Wings
Step 1. Sketch the basic outline
This line will determine the length of the wing. For example here we will draw the wings of an eagle.
- Make sure to draw a light baseline as it will be erased later.
- Long-winged birds usually have long arms and short arms, such as seagulls or albratroses. Meanwhile, small birds have long arms and short arms, like sparrows or sparrows.
Step 2. Create the first feather layer
Sketch the shape following the base of the wing then fill it with feathers.
Don't forget to draw a skin gap between the upper and lower arms on the wings
Step 3. Create the second fur layer
The method is the same as the first layer of fur. Just take it further.
Step 4. Draw the outermost fur layer
This step may be quite difficult because the lines are not the same as the rest of the feathers. To make it easier, sketch the feather outline before drawing.
The eagle's wing feathers are similar to "fingers", but this shape cannot be used for other birds such as parakeets
Step 5. Done
Smooth out the sketch, erase the baseline, and use the result however you like! You can also use these tips to draw the wings of other birds such as the wings of a crow, pigeon, parrot, etc.
Tips
- Draw lightly with a pencil so you can erase mistakes easily.
- If you want to use markers/watercolors to color your drawing, use relatively thick paper and line your pencil darker before doing so.
