How to Draw a Dove

Animals

How to Draw a Dove

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a dove? This tutorial will help you do it in just 34 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 4 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Dove Drawing Tutorial

Dove Drawing Tutorial

7 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the eye and beak.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 1

2

Step 2

Then, draw curves to form the body.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the dove's tail from those curves.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 3

4

Step 4

Next, create a fold from the dove's back for the wings and small legs.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 4

5

Step 5

Then, draw curves following the guide to complete the first wing.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 5

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Step 6

Similarly, for the second wing, draw the bend.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 6

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Step 7

Finally, draw small curves to form the wing, and we have completed the dove drawing.

Dove Drawing Tutorial - Step 7

Practice drawing all steps

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step

7 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the eyes and beak of the pigeon.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 1

2

Step 2

Next, draw a rectangle to create the envelope.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 2

3

Step 3

Then, draw the first part.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 3

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Step 4

Next is the body.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 4

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Step 5

The two legs are no longer needed.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 5

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Step 6

Next, draw the tail.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 6

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Step 7

Finally, add the wings to complete the pigeon.

How to Draw a Pigeon Easily Step by Step - Step 7

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove

11 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the bird's eye, starting with a small circle and a curve beside it for the eye detail.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the bird's beak, adding a curve for the top and a fold for the bottom of the beak.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add details to the beak, finishing the outlines.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 3

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Step 4

Draw the outline of the bird's head and neck, shaping the upper body.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 4

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Step 5

Draw the dove's wings close to the body.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 5

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Step 6

Add details to the wings by drawing small scales, creating a feathered look.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 6

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Step 7

Draw additional curves for the belly, completing the basic shape of the body.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 7

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Step 8

Draw the feather details on the tail.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 8

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Step 9

Draw the dove's thighs.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 9

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Step 10

Draw the bird's legs, with clear toes and claws.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 10

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Step 11

Color the drawing.

Guide to Drawing a Happy Dove - Step 11

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon

9 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the wings of the bird with a curved line resembling a droplet.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add feather details on the wings by drawing wavy lines.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add more wavy lines to complete the feather details on the wings.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 3

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Step 4

Draw the body and the underside of the wings, shaping the basic form of the bird.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 4

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Step 5

Draw the bird's eye and beak.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 5

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Step 6

Draw the thigh.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 6

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Step 7

Draw the bird's legs with clear toes.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 7

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Step 8

Complete the details of the other leg.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 8

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Step 9

Color the drawing.

Guide to Drawing a Large Pigeon - Step 9

Practice drawing all steps

▶Drawing tips

Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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