How to Draw an Owl Step by Step Drawing References

Step 1
Draw two ovals.
Draw one oval on top for the head and a larger oval below for the body.

Step 2
Add guidelines.
Sketch two circles for the eyes, a small triangle for the beak, and curved lines on the sides to guide the wings.

Step 3
Draw eyes and ear tufts.
Add large round eyes with pupils and draw the small feather “ears” (ear tufts) on top of the head.

Step 4
Draw wings and feet.
Refine the shape of the wings on both sides and add small feet with claws at the bottom.

Step 5
Add feather details.
Draw simple feather patterns on the chest and add lines on the wings for texture.

Step 6
Color your owl.
Use natural colors like brown, beige, and yellow to finish your owl.