How to Draw a Blue Jay – Easy Step-by-Step Bird Drawing for Kids

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Let a beautiful bird land in your sketchbook as Monkey Pen teaches you how to draw a blue jay step by step, from its pointed crest to its patterned wings.

Step 1: Draw the blue jay’s pointed beak.

Step 2: Draw the top of the head with a pointed feather crest.

Step 3: Draw a curved line downward to form the back of the neck.

Step 4: Draw the feathery front of the neck.

Step 5: Draw a long-curved line to form the chest and belly. 

Step 6: Draw a long-curved line from the neck to form the bird’s back.

Step 7: Draw the large wing along the side of the body.

Step 8: Draw a curved line below the crest to separate the top of the head.

Step 9: Draw the curved, feathery patch on the bird’s face.

Step 10: Add a nostril to the beak and draw a short, curved line near the shoulder.

Step 11: Draw the first leg with its toes and claws.

Step 12: Draw the lower belly and begin the second leg.

Step 13: Complete the second leg with its toes and claws.

Step 14: Draw the bird’s long tail.

Step 15: Draw a tree branch beneath the bird’s feet.

Step 16: Add two leaves to the branch.

Step 17: Draw rows of curved feathers across the wing.

Step 18: Add long feather lines to the lower part of the wing.

Step 19: Add another row of curved wing feathers and draw long lines down the tail.

Step 20: Add more feather details to the wing and curved stripes across the tail.

Step 21: Draw and shade the bird’s eye.

Step 22: Add veins to the leaves and short texture lines to the branch.

Step 23: Check the drawing, erase any unwanted lines and complete your blue jay.

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