This guide focuses on how to draw a snowy owl head using a simple 15 step structure. The snowy owl, also known as the Arctic owl or white owl, is well known for its bright yellow eyes, rounded head shape and spotted white plumage.
Main Features of the Snowy Owl Head
- Rounded head shape
- Bright yellow eyes
- Small dark beak
- Short facial feathers around the eyes
- Dark spots across the top of the head
- Light feathers with scattered markings
- Smooth transition between head and upper breast
After finishing this snowy owl head drawing, it makes sense to continue with other bird drawing subjects such as the great horned owl, golden eagle, osprey to build a small set of bird portraits with similar structure. There’s also a guide for the full body snowy owl.
How This Step Sequence Works
The tutorial uses clear color markings on each stage to keep the process organized. The approach helps separate construction work from final lines.
- Red Color: lines for the current step
- Black Color: lines already completed in earlier steps
- Grey Color: base sketch guidelines
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