In this class, we’ll sketch a duck in pencil with a simple, beginner-friendly approach. The goal is to keep things loose and clean, focusing on the basic form of the bird instead of getting caught up in tiny details.

I love painting and adding color, but sketching is where a strong drawing begins. A lot of artists struggle with the early stage—figuring out proportions, shapes, and structure—so I created this lesson to help you practice the fundamentals in a calm, approachable way. We’ll build the duck using simple shapes and an easy outline, and you’ll learn techniques you can apply to drawing other birds too.

This class is perfect for animal lovers, bird lovers, and anyone who wants to strengthen their sketching skills—whether you’re brand new or just want more confidence drawing from reference.

In the project section, I’ve attached the duck reference photo for you to use while you draw.

Materials you’ll need:

I'd love it if you would visit my Etsy Shop where I offer prints and other handicrafts of my artwork: AndysARTtitude

Be sure to check out my social media pages on Instagram and Facebook where I post updates of my art I also announce when there is a new SkillShare class.

Nicole Netto

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