4. JUDGMENT: How original is the work? Do you like it? Why?
How to Draw a Toucan
I’ll be drawing this on my tablet for you to easily see, but feel free to use a pencil and paper. You can also follow along with the tutorial step-by-step using Da Vinci Eye for iOS and Android. The app lets you trace along with my drawing to help become more comfortable and understand exactly what I do.
So let’s get started.
Remember with every drawing to start out light. So using little pressure with a pencil, draw three circles – the head, the body, and the eye.
Now we connect everything…
And add a Y looking line to indicate the wings, since we’re looking at the back of the toucan.
After that, I’m going to go in and add some more lines for the tail feathers.
As you can see, these don’t have to be perfect.
And now we add the main event – the long beak. 
I decided to give my toucan a little berry to hold onto, but you could also just have the beak closed. 
Last but not least, your toucan need some environment. So let’s put it in a tree branch with a little bit of texture.
After this, I just go in for some cleanup. So I make lines darker and add some feather and beak details.
And as always remember to sign your art because you did it and you should be proud of yourself!
Now, of course, toucans are very colorful, so don’t hesitate to do some quick color and shading.
If you want to find more of my art, follow me on Instagram at @Phoenix.Animations. Be sure to check out the Da Vinci Eye app, as well as subscribe here for more tutorials.
You can also check out our video on how to draw a toucan right here:
Have a great day, and we’ll see you next time!
DRAW & LEARN »
In the process of creating your artwork, you will also learn about the Elements and Principles of Design, marine life and get to do some cool science and writing activities. Follow our step-by-step tutorial video and have fun drawing your own toucan. When you finish, don’t forget to take pictures of it and share your amazing artwork.
ART SUPPLIES
MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUE
This a technique that many artists use, and it is precisely the result of using more than one medium or material. Play safe and have fun!
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ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Elements: Line, Shape, Space, Color, Form, Texture, Value. Principles: Balance, Unity, Variety, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Proportion.
Start off by sketching geometric and organic shapes. Then move on to adding details and color. If you wish, erase the original guiding or sketching lines. Using the Elements and Principles of Design go ahead and have fun drawing and coloring.
Step 1. Paper Orientation: Place the paper in the portrait position.
Step 2. Sketch with Geometric Shapes: Use geometric shapes to properly position the subject (foreground) within the available space (background).
Step 3. Sketch with Organic Shapes: Use organic shapes to add forms and areas that better resemble the subject we are going to draw and paint about.
Step 3. If Necessary, Erase and Sketch Again: Use an eraser to carefully eliminate lines that are no longer necessary or lines that are not properly representing the subject matter. Softly sketch again or retrace until you are happy with the structure or basic forms and shapes that will later need to be colored or painted.
Step 4. Darken Up: Use darker lines or color to identify the shapes and forms that better represent the subject matter.
Step 5. Coloring or Painting: Use your desired art materials or supplies to begin coloring or painting the different areas. Make sure you use strokes that go along with the anatomical sections of the subject and the background. Add mid tone values first, then dark tone shades. Highlights will always be the last set of tones, value and shades that you will add to any section.
SAFETY FIRST!
Make sure you have set up your art supplies and different materials in a safe, uncluttered area with adult supervision. For parents and students, we strongly recommend using YouTube Kids » to safely browse and watch videos on mobile devices or desktop.
Watch the Video » Use your desired art materials or supplies to begin coloring or painting the different areas. Make sure you use strokes that go along with the anatomical sections of the subject and the background. Add mid tone values first, then dark tone shades. Highlights will always be the last set of tones, value and shades that you will add to any section.
