1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a big round body in the lower middle of your page, like a large egg. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Peacock
This cartoon peacock is a round blue body, a small head with a crest, seven tail feathers fanned out, eye spots, wings and thin legs. 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 25 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 peacock, step by step
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Add the head and crest
On top of the body, draw a smaller circle for the head. On top of the head, draw three thin lines with a small ball at each end for the crest.
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, a small pointy beak and a pink oval on each cheek.
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Draw the tail feathers
Behind the body, draw seven long, round feathers that fan out like a half circle.
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Add the feather eyes
Near the tip of each feather, draw a circle with a smaller circle inside it. These are the eye spots.
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Add the wings and feet
Draw a wing on each side of the body, a few small feather marks on the tummy, and two thin legs with three toes each.
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Color your peacock
Blue for the body, head and crest, green for the tail feathers, gold and blue for the eye spots, teal for the wings and orange for the beak.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon peacock
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Fan from the middle
Start with the middle feather, then add the others on each side so the fan stays even.
3
Eye spots
Draw a circle with a smaller circle inside near the tip of each feather.
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Crest balls
Put a small ball on top of each crest line.
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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 peacock, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon peacock in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon peacock easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a peacock a boy or a girl?
A peacock is the boy. The girl is called a peahen and she does not have the big colorful tail.
Can I draw more tail feathers?
Yes. Add more feathers between the ones you have for an even fuller fan.
What colors do I need for a cartoon peacock?
Blue, green, teal, gold, orange and pink.
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.
