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Draw the body
Draw a big round body shaped like an egg. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Snowy Owl
This cartoon snowy owl is an egg shaped body, a round face, big yellow eyes, a small dark beak, wings, a tummy and a branch. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon snowy owl, step by step
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Draw the eyes
Draw two big yellow circles. Inside each one, draw a dark eye with a white shine.
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Add the wings and tummy
Draw a wing on each side and a light patch on the tummy with small V marks.
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Draw the branch, feet and spots
Draw a branch under the owl, two fluffy feet holding on, and a few small dark spots.
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Color your snowy owl
White for the body and face, light grey for the wings, yellow for the eyes, dark grey for the beak and spots, and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon snowy owl
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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No ear tufts
Snowy owls have a round head with no tufts on top.
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Yellow eyes
Color the big eyes bright yellow.
4
Few spots
Add just a few dark spots so the owl still looks snowy white.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your snowy owl, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon snowy owl in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon snowy owl easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why are snowy owls white?
White feathers help them hide in the snow.
Do snowy owls hunt in the day?
Yes. Unlike most owls, snowy owls often hunt in the daytime.
What colors do I need for a cartoon snowy owl?
White, light grey, yellow, dark grey and brown.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
