- Level: Intermediate
- Subject: Dancing Peacock
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When one speaks of Peacock, it is usually with reference to the male of the two species in Pavo familiy, Pavo cristatus (Indian) and Pavo muticus (Green). They are best known for the male’s extravagant tail feathers. The female of the species are called peahen, which are usually brown or a toned down color. The peacock have their signature tail, to display it, and attract a mate… more at Peacock Workshop
Yesterday, you saw how to draw a standing peacock. Today, we will see how to draw a dancing peacock.
Peacock are amazing looking birds. The male of these specie, during the mating season, furl out their elaborate feathers, and it is a beautiful sight.
Construction
Even though a dancing peacock may look intimidating to draw, once you put down the construction lines, it is quite simple.
The whole of the feather volume (dark blue), when it is fanned out, is roughly a semi-circular shape. The neck and body (green) is pear shaped. Study the flow lines (light blue arrows) before starting to sketch.
Sketching
Almost all the detail you need to draw, while drawing a dancing peacock from front view, is its feathers. The body, head and legs are simple details.
Observe the pattern of the feathers. Recent studies have shown that the feathers of birds are like scales of reptiles, and it is quite obvious looking at some reference photos of peacocks.
Line Art
Clean out the construction lines. Hide the construction layer, if you are doing this on a computer.
If you are drawing on paper, you can erase the faint construction lines, and may go over with a dark pencil or ink.
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Tags: Intermediate, Tutorial
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You know, it was easy to find model drawings of peacocks online, but this is the first tutorial for drawing one I have found! Thank you so much for breaking this down and posting it online.
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You are welcome, Wendy.
Do post links to what you come up with, if you put it online somewhere!
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this is a super awesome peacock
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i love peacocks i needed to draw one real bad
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arnt u talkin to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh – sorry there, sammy. Recently, there has been a high influx of comments.
Thanks for the comments!
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simply super….
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Its very good. I like it. I thanks to you to give such a interesting and beautiful method to draw a charming peacock.
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what a nice peacock………………..!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WONDERFUL………………………
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Thanks, for offering such an easy lession on how to draw out with deals and paiting details. I have just redone my home. I did paintings and paintings, first on paper and then when I felt better I began on canvas paper. Made some more mistakes, but got better, through it all I have 5 ones my husband, Curt, and I decide would be okay on the wall. I still wanted a peacock, one not done with my hand. Your’s is beautiful. My copy came out good enough for the 2 of us to say yes. I am proud of my work Again I appreciate you allowing us to use your talents
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That is great to hear, Karen.
But don’t be too quick to discount your own talents. Remember, practice makes you perfect.
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i wanted to teach my daughter (7 yrs) to draw peacock for a drawing competition. you showed me an easy way to draw one. Its simply grrrreat! thanks a lot
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I am glad it helped you, Reshma!
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Hey There,
I used your tutorial to draw a peacock which is in the link above. it didnt turn out as pretty as yours but I guess it is fine for the first try. Thanks for the instructions Aks
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You are welcome, Aks!
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i am doing a project for my art class at school, and has beeen looking for an example of how to draw a peacock. your is really beautiful and i like the way you gave the direction of how to draw it. So thanks a lot for your help
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You are welcome!
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i liked it, it will help me in my drawing contest
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I was an art major in high school. My art hung at our cities museum. I did all the art for anything the school needed. Started college, did not go into art, for I think art is subjected, and what looks good to one may not look good for another. I put down my paints and pens, got married had twins, worked two jobs along with my husband and life took over. I have grown older, my children are 30. I have had 6 major back surgeries, lost the love of creating. I happened upon your wonderful page, I took my pencil and a scrap of paper and followed your instructions I feel free! Thank you from the heart of an artist that lost her way. Rose T Shirley Blessed Be
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I am quite thrilled to read this – glad the post was more inspirational than instructional as it was meant to be.
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