Monday, May 19, 2025

Simple Drawing Practice 10: How to Draw a Night Owl Plushie

 Hi there, how are you today? I hope you're doing well.

Welcome back to another simple drawing tutorial for beginner artists. In this week’s step-by-step guide, we’ll explore how to draw an owl — specifically, a cute night owl perched under the moonlight.

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Intro

If you're new here, this blog is dedicated to helping absolute beginners learn how to draw through easy, approachable exercises. You can find all previous drawing tutorials categorized by skill level in the Blog Navigation, especially starting from Level 0 for total beginners.


Want to Know How to Draw an Owl from Scratch?

Before we start drawing, take a few moments to observe the reference photo below. Try to imagine how you would construct this owl using basic shapes and lines — a helpful habit that builds artistic confidence!

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Reference photo
Source: Pinterest

Once you're ready, grab your favorite drawing tools (whether digital or traditional), and follow along with the steps below.


Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Draw an Owl

Step 1: Sketch the overall body shape

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 1

Step 2: Add the wings, ears, and feet

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 2

Step 3: Refine your sketch and add background elements

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 3

Step 4: Create clean outlines for the entire scene

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 4

Step 5: Fill in a soft nighttime background

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 5

Step 6: Add base color to the owl’s body

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 6

Step 7: Color the owl’s wings

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 7

Step 8: Finish coloring the eyes, feet, and other small details

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 8

Step 9: Add color to the moon and stars

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 9

Step 10: Apply shadows and finishing touches like a pink cheek

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - Step 10


πŸŽ‰ Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to draw an owl from a plush-style reference. I hope you enjoyed this relaxing and rewarding drawing practice.

Simple Drawing Practice 10 - All Steps



πŸ’–More Tips for Beginner Artists

Learning how to draw an owl (and other animals) doesn't have to be complicated. One fun and effective way to improve your skills is by watching drawing timelapse videos. They show the full process in a relaxing way and help you understand the flow of an artwork.



πŸ’•Bonus: Want to Play with Colors?

I’ve also created some relaxing printable coloring sheets that you can download and enjoy anytime. Feel free to check them out in my Ko-fi Shop:
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Thank you so much for drawing with me today! Whether you’re just starting out or trying to build consistent drawing habits, this blog is here to guide and inspire you.

I’ll see you again soon with another cute animal drawing tutorial.

Happy drawing! πŸ¦‰πŸ’«


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