So You Think You Can Draw Oklahoma's Most Fabulous Bird? A Guide (with Optional Sass)
Ah, the scissor-tailed flycatcher. Oklahoma's state bird and the official mascot of flamboyant feathers everywhere. Those scissor-like tails? More dramatic than a telenovela plot twist. Those colors? Brighter than your future after mastering this totally awesome drawing guide.
Now, grab your fanciest pencils (because a regular pencil just wouldn't do for such a majestic creature) and get ready to unleash your inner Van Gogh (or, you know, at least create a recognizable bird).
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| How To Draw Oklahoma State Bird |
Step 1: Sketching the Scissor-tailed Silhouette
- Imagine a pear. Not just any pear, though. A slightly squished pear that's decided to become a bird. Draw the outline lightly, because nobody's perfect (except maybe the scissor-tailed flycatcher, but that's a debate for another day).
- Beak Time! Add a short triangle at the bottom point of your pear-bird. This is where all the fancy fly-catching magic happens.
Pro Tip: Don't worry if your pear-bird looks a little wonky. Scissor-tailed flycatchers are known for their acrobatic fly patterns, so maybe yours is just mid-flip!
QuickTip: A quick skim can reveal the main idea fast.
Step 2: Let's Talk Feathers (the Fun Part!)
- Feathers on the Head: Think of a crown, but made of soft, fluffy feathers. Draw a curved line around the top of your pear-bird's head to create this feathery glory.
- Wing it (Literally): Draw a curved line from the body down to about halfway down your pear-bird. This is the starting point for your wing.
- Feathers Unite! Add small diagonal lines coming off the wing to create individual feathers. You can make them short and stubby, or long and elegant, depending on your artistic vision (or how much patience you have for tiny lines).
Remember: Birds don't have perfectly symmetrical wings. Embrace the wonkiness! It adds character.
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Step 3: The Grand Finale: The Scissor Tail Extravaganza!
- Channel your inner architect. Draw two long, straight lines extending from the bird's body. These are the foundation of the epic scissor tail.
- Time to Curve! At the ends of those straight lines, draw dramatic downward curves. The longer and more dramatic the curve, the more fabulous your scissor-tailed flycatcher will be.
Word to the Wise: Don't be afraid to get a little crazy with the tail. Remember, these birds are known for their outrageous tail feathers!
QuickTip: Pay close attention to transitions.
Step 4: Color Me Fabulous (Optional, But Highly Recommended)
- Let your inner color enthusiast loose! Scissor-tailed flycatchers come in a glorious range of reds, oranges, pinks, and blacks. Channel your inner rainbow and go wild.
- Don't forget the details! Add a black eye (because every fabulous bird needs a bit of mystery) and a small touch of color to the beak.
And Voila! You've done it! You've created your very own masterpiece (or at least a recognizable bird). Now go forth and amaze your friends and family with your newfound scissor-tailed flycatcher drawing skills!
How-To FAQ for the Aspiring Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Artist:
- How to make the tail extra dramatic? The longer and curvier the lines, the more dramatic the tail feathers.
- How to add personality? Make your bird look mid-flight, perched on a branch, or even catching a bug (because that's what scissor-tailed flycatchers do best).
- How to make it look realistic? Use reference photos of scissor-tailed flycatchers to get the details right (or add your own creative flair, because art is subjective after all).
- How to recover from a drawing disaster? Embrace the happy accident! Maybe your wonky bird is a new, never-before-seen species of scissor-tailed flycatcher.
- How to impress everyone with your scissor-tailed flycatcher skills? Frame your masterpiece, hang it on the wall, and tell everyone you modeled it after a real, live scissor-tailed flycatcher you met on a top-secret birdwatching expedition (they'll never know the difference).
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