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Draw the body
In the middle of your page, draw a tall oval body. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hawk
This cartoon hawk is a tall body, a round head, a hooked beak, big spread wings, a fan tail and a light chest. 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 hawk, step by step
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine and a line above each one for the brows. Add a yellow hooked beak.
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Draw the big wings
On each side, draw a big wide wing that spreads out, with bumpy feather tips at the ends.
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Add the tail and feet
Under the body, draw a wide fan shaped tail. Draw two small yellow feet tucked in above it.
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Draw the chest and wing lines
Draw a light patch on the chest with small streaks, and a few lines on the wings for feathers.
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Color your hawk
Brown for the head, body and wings, cream for the chest, red orange for the tail and yellow for the beak and feet.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hawk
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Spread wings
Make the wings wide with bumpy feather tips at the ends.
3
Brows
Short lines above the eyes give the hawk a brave look.
4
Red tail
A red orange tail makes it look like a red tailed hawk.
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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 hawk, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hawk in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hawk easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How well can hawks see?
Hawks have amazing eyes and can spot a mouse from very high up.
What is a red tailed hawk?
It is a common hawk in North America with a red orange tail.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hawk?
Brown, cream, red orange and yellow.
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.
