Step 1: Sketch your ostrich.
Start by drawing a rectangle in the center of your page. This will be the ostrich’s body. Then add a small circle above the rectangle for the head. Draw two long curved lines extending from the sides of the rectangle. These will be the ostrich’s legs. Finally add a third shorter curved line at the top of the rectangle. This will be the ostrich’s neck.
Step 2: Draw the ostrich’s head.
On the small circle you drew in the previous step add two small circles for the eyes. Draw an oval beak in the center of the face.Then add a small tuft of feathers at the top of the head.
Step 3: Finish the legs.
On the two long curved lines you drew in the first step add three smaller lines on each. These will be the ostrich’s toes.
Step 4: Draw the ostrich’s tail.
At the end of the third shorter curved line you drew in the first step add a small curved line. This will be the ostrich’s tail.
Step 5: Add details.
To finish your drawing add some final details. Draw a line down the center of the ostrich’s body. This will be the division between the feathers. Draw small lines on the legs and neck to indicate feathers. And that’s it! You’ve drawn a cartoon ostrich.
How do you draw a cartoon ostrich?
Use a pencil to sketch the basic shapes of the ostrich.
Then use a black pen to outline the drawing and finally color it in.
What are the basic shapes for drawing a cartoon ostrich?
A circle for the head a oval for the body two thin rectangles for the legs and a small triangle for the beak.
How do you make the ostrich’s head?
Start with a small circle.
How do you make the ostrich’s body?
Start with an oval that’s smaller at the top and wider at the bottom.
How do you make the ostrich’s legs?
Two thin rectangles that are the same length.
How do you make the ostrich’s beak?
A small triangle that’s pointing downwards.
How do you outline the ostrich drawing?
Use a black pen to trace over the pencil lines.
How do you color in the ostrich drawing?
Use whatever colors you like!
What if I want to draw a realistic ostrich?
Use a reference photo to help you with the details but start with the same basic shapes.
How do I make the ostrich’s feathers?
Use different pencil strokes to create the look of feathers.
You can also add some shading.
What color should I make the ostrich?
Traditional American cartoon characters are usually colored in with just a few colors.
For an ostrich you could use brown white and yellow.
What if I want to draw a baby ostrich?
Start with the same shapes but make them smaller.
What if I want to draw an ostrich egg?
Start with a oval and then make it into more of an egg shape by tapering it at the top and bottom.
How do I make the ostrich’s feet?
Two oval shapes that are attached at the bottom.
What other animals can I draw using this same method?
Try drawing a different bird like a parrot or a peacock.
You can also use this method for other animals like a dog or a cat.
