Learn how to draw a cute and easy turkey with this simple step-by-step guide. Perfect for Thanksgiving pages, doodle practice, or just a fun creative break.
Turkey Drawing Made Simple
If you’ve ever wanted to try a turkey drawing but thought it might be too tricky, this is for you!
Perfect for if you’re decorating your Thanksgiving bullet journal pages, adding doodles to a scrapbook, or just sketching for fun, this easy turkey tutorial will walk you through it step by step.
Turkeys might look detailed, but when you break them down into simple shapes (which is exactly what we’ll do!), they’re actually one of the most fun fall doodles to draw.
Turkey Drawing Easy for Beginners
This turkey drawing easy guide is great for beginners, kids, or anyone who wants a quick creative project. All you need is a pencil, eraser, and your journal or sketchbook.
If you’ve been following our other step-by-step doodles, you’ll know that the secret to success is starting with basic shapes, circles, ovals, and lines, and then slowly adding the fun details that bring your turkey to life.
You’ll soon have a cute little feathered friend that’s ready to strut across your pages!
Where to Use Your Turkey Doodle
Once you’ve finished your turkey doodle, there are so many ways to use it!
Here are a few fun ideas:
- Add it to your Thanksgiving meal planner or gratitude journal.
- Turn it into a coloring page for kids or your journal.
- Use your cute turkey drawing for handmade cards or festive labels.
- Create a November mood tracker with tiny turkeys marking each day!
- Decorate your journal cover or monthly spread with a Thanksgiving theme.
And if you want ready-to-print doodle sheets, check out our Etsy shop for doodle bundles that include printable pages you can color, trace, or practice with!
You’ll find themed packs that make doodling even more relaxing and fun.
Personalize Your Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing
Your Thanksgiving turkey drawing doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s!
Try these creative ideas to add your own flair:
- Play with expressions: Give your turkey big cartoon eyes or sleepy eyelids for extra personality.
- Change the colors: Use bright autumn tones or go pastel for a softer cute turkey doodle look.
- Add accessories: Try a little pilgrim hat, scarf, or even a tiny pumpkin beside your turkey.
- Make it interactive: Add speech bubbles, gratitude notes, or feathers labeled with things you’re thankful for.
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How to Improve Your Doodle Skills
Even if your simple turkey drawing doesn’t look perfect the first time, that’s totally okay!
Doodling is all about practice, and the more you draw, the better you’ll get.
Here’s how to make your doodles keep getting better and better:
- Practice daily. Even five minutes a day helps build confidence.
- Start with light pencil strokes so you can easily erase.
- Use references. Look at real turkeys, cartoons, or even other artists’ doodles for inspiration.
- Trace your favorite parts to get used to shapes and flow.
- Add color last. Markers, colored pencils, or watercolors bring your turkey to life.
Step by Step Turkey Doodle
Turkey Drawing Supplies
Here are some supplies that will help you create amazing doodles:
- Paper, sketchbook or draw it in your bullet journal
- Our favorite drawing pen: Sakura Pigma Micron
- Art Pens for coloring:Tombow Dual Brush Pens
How To Draw A Turkey Doodle
Follow along with our easy Turkey doodle tutorial. Simply follow each step by drawing the part of the doodle in GOLD.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide where you want your cute turkey doodle on the page and start by drawing the head of your turkey. The head is probably the trickiest part of this turkey doodle but just try to think of simple shapes and lines. Circles for the eye, triangle for the beak, a circle for the top of the head, then add the details such as the neck.
Step 2
Next add the body. This is a large circle, with the head off centre. You could even make it more oval in shape if you want.
Step 3
For the wing keep it super simple ( or you can go all fancy if you feel confident ).
Step 4
Draw two semi circles at the bottom of your large body circle. These are the legs for your turkey drawing.
Step 5
Add the feet for your turkey. These are short simple lines to make three toes on each foot.
Step 6
Start the tail next. Draw a straight line about half way on your turkeys body, then a scalloped line up around the head of your turkey.
Step 7
Now do the other side of the tail following the steps from step 6 except on the other side of your turkey.
Step 8
Add some details for fun. Draw straight lines from the indent of each scallop to the body of your turkey to create the tail feathers. If you want, you could try to draw each feather in more detail using the scallop line as a guide line.
Step 9
You have reached the last step. And that is to have fun and color your turkey drawing. You can copy the image or have fun personalizing your turkey doodle in any colors you want.
Turkey Drawing for Kids and Adults
This turkey drawing for kids is also perfect for adults who want to unwind with some art therapy.
The simple shapes make it accessible for children, while adults can enjoy adding details or experimenting with shading.
If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving gathering, turn it into a fun directed drawing turkey activity for the whole family!
Everyone can follow the same steps and see how unique each turkey turns out.
Expand Your Doodle Collection
If you enjoyed this turkey easy drawing, you’ll love our other step-by-step doodles too!
From autumn leaves and pumpkins to cute animals and holiday icons, you’ll find tons of tutorials on the blog that make doodling stress-free and joyful.
Ready to Try?
Now you know how to draw a turkey step by step, from a few simple shapes to a full, colorful character!
It doesn’t matter if you’re using your cartoon turkey drawing for a journal, craft project, or classroom activity, you’ll find it’s one of the easiest and most cheerful Thanksgiving doodles to make.
So grab your pencils, pour a cozy drink, and start drawing a turkey today, you’ll be amazed at how relaxing (and cute!) it turns out.
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