1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Start in the upper part of your page, because the body goes below. Draw a big circle for the head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Duck
This cartoon duck is made from two simple shapes: a big circle for the head and a wide oval for the body. Then you add a flat bill, wings and feet. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 4 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 4 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon duck, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Draw the body
Under the head, draw a wide oval for the body. It should be a little wider than the head. Let the head overlap the top of the oval.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
In the upper half of the head, draw two round eyes with a gap between them. Color them dark and leave a tiny white dot for the shine. Add a small pink oval on each side of the face for the cheeks.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the bill
Under the eyes, draw a wide, flat oval for the bill. It can stick out a little past the eyes on both sides. Draw a curved line across the middle for the mouth.
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Add the wings
On each side of the body, draw a round wing. Make the bottom of each wing a little wavy, with two or three small points, so it looks like feathers.
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Draw the feet and hair
At the bottom of the body, draw two wide, flat feet with three round toes each. On top of the head, draw a little curl of hair. Add a small wavy line on the tummy for soft feathers.
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Color your duck
Color the head and body yellow and the wings a deeper yellow. Color the bill and feet orange and the cheeks pink. Keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon duck
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Big head, cute duck
A big head and a small body makes the duck look like a baby duckling.
3
Keep the bill flat
A duck bill is wide and flat. Do not make it pointy.
4
Match both sides
Draw one wing, then the other wing the same size on the other side.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Try a rubber duck
Add a little water line under the body and your duck becomes a bath toy.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon duck in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon duck easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is one of the easiest animals to draw because it is made of a circle and an oval. Most children from about age 4 can follow it.
How do I draw a duck bill?
Draw a wide, flat oval under the eyes, then a curved line across the middle for the mouth.
What colors do I need for a cartoon duck?
Yellow, orange and pink. A darker yellow for the wings is nice but not needed.
Can I draw a duckling with these steps?
Yes. This duck already looks like a duckling. Make the body a bit smaller and the eyes a bit bigger for an even younger look.
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.
