Woodpecker study

Practice drawing woodpecker with clear contours and a few selected details. Fold the wing over the side and extend the stiff tail toward the branch. Add the small crest, eye, feet and one broad dark wing marking.

A way into the drawing

1. Start with the main forms

   Sketch an upright oval body with a smaller head and pointed bill.

2. Build the overlaps

   Fold the wing over the side and extend the stiff tail toward the branch.

3. Choose the finishing details

   Add the small crest, eye, feet and one broad dark wing marking.

A small thing to tryLet the folded wing overlap the body; a few boundaries are enough to describe the feathers.