Learn How to Draw a Swan Easily in 2 Minutes

Learn How to Draw a Swan Easily in 2 Minutes – Step by Step Tutorial

Hi there! Welcome to Simple Easy Drawing. Today, I’ll walk you through how to draw a swan in the easiest way possible. I gave it a try myself, and if you’re a beginner, you’ll be surprised — it shouldn’t take more than 2 minutes.

Swans are elegant, peaceful birds, and their flowing shape makes them perfect for a simple sketch. This step-by-step tutorial is great for beginners and kids alike. Did you know that swans mate for life and are often seen gliding smoothly across the water in pairs? If you’ve ever wanted to draw a swan but didn’t know where to start, this guide will show you how to draw a swan step by step.

Let’s get started with our easy swan drawing.

Materials you will need:

A piece of paper
An HB pencil
A dust-free eraser
A black sketch pen for outlines
Crayons or color pencils for coloring

Let’s get started!

Please note: In each step, the new parts of the drawing will be highlighted in orange, while everything you’ve already drawn will stay in black.

Step 1: Draw the body base

the first step of drawing a swan: a large curved number 2 forming the base of the swan's neck, back, and tail, with the bottom curve flowing outward.

Start by drawing a large curved number 2 on your paper. This will form the base shape of the swan’s neck, back, and part of its tail. Make the bottom curve of the 2 a little longer and flowing outward. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just like the one you see in the picture.

Step 2: Add the tail feathers

Image showing the second step: three small curved lines resembling zigzags or rounded spikes at the bottom end of the number 2, forming the swan's tail feathers.

From the bottom end of the “2,” draw three small curved lines that look like short zigzags or rounded spikes. These lines will form the tail feathers of the swan. Make sure they point outward like they’re fanning from the swan’s back.

Step 3: Shape the full body

Image showing the third step: the top of the number 2 is curved around to form the swan's head, and a long curved line connects to the tail, forming the full body and neck.

Now go back to the top of the “2” and gently curve it around to make the swan’s head. Then, draw a long curved line starting from that head and stretching around to connect with the tail. This will create the full shape of the swan’s body and neck. You should now see a swan taking shape.

Step 4: Add the face and feather details

Image showing the fourth step: a small circle for the swan’s eye, a rounded triangle for its beak, and a curved line inside the body representing a wing or feather.

Draw a small oval near the head for the eye, and a short rounded triangle at the front for the beak. Inside the body, add a simple curved line to show one wing or feather. These small touches make your swan look more realistic.

Final touches: Color and outline

Now it’s time to bring your swan to life. Outline your swan with a black sketch pen, and carefully erase any pencil marks. Use light pink, white, or grey to color the swan’s body, and orange for its beak. You can also draw some water ripples around it using light blue to complete the lake effect.

We’re all done

And that’s it—you’ve just learnt how to draw a swan. If you liked this tutorial, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

I’ve attached a full step by step picture so you can save it and draw later at your own pace. Keep practicing, and soon, you’ll be able to show others how to draw swans too. Happy drawing!

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