How To Draw A Cartoon Turkey

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Draw a cartoon turkey with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial.

This tutorial will show you how to draw a cartoon turkey. We will be using simple shapes so even the most novice artist will be able to achieve expert results. When following theses directions it is always better to begin your drawing with step one, then step two, and so on this will assure you that you get the desired effect from your completed drawing.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #1

Draw a circle. Below it draw another circle roughly twice the size as the top circle. You should now have what looks like a snowman except the circles don't touch.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #2

About 1/3 of the way down from your top circle draw two smaller circles for your turkeys eyes. Below the eyes draw an oval for his mouth inside the oval draw a curved line for the mouth and a couple dots for the nostrils. From the edges of the mouth draw an elongated "W" for your turkeys beard.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #3

Slightly smaller than your turkey draw a large circle.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #4

Draw lines through your large circle as if you were cutting a pie into small pieces.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #5

Round the edge of all the pie pieces and erase any unnecessary lines.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #6

Draw an upside down "R" for each of your turkey's legs.

How to Draw a Cartoon Turkey #7

Color and he's ready for Thanksgiving.

How did your turkey turn out? Remember the most important part of drawing cartoons is to have fun!

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