One arm extended mid-gesture, Donald Duck looks ready to argue with someone just off-screen, and that posture is exactly what this guide captures for the DuckTales 2017 version of the character. If you want to know how to draw Donald Duck in his 2017 redesign, this 13-step walkthrough takes you from the first rough shapes to a fully colored result.
The 2017 Redesign and What This Tutorial Tackles
This tutorial covers the slimmer, more angular version of Donald from the DuckTales 2017 series rather than the classic round build most people know first. The double-breasted black sailor jacket and the extended arm add some asymmetry to the figure, so the 13 steps are paced to build the body structure before committing to the costume details and the final colors.
Donald Duck’s Design in This Version
- White sailor hat with small black hair tuft
- Large oval eyes with orange bill
- Black double-breasted jacket, gold buttons
- White feathered body, no pants
- Orange webbed feet, one arm extended
If you are working through the whole cast, the Huey Duck (2017) and The Three Caballeros (2017) tutorials use a similar style, and Launchpad McQuack is a good contrast since his proportions are much bulkier.
Reading the Step Colors
Each step image uses a three-color system to show exactly what is new and what is already done:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Donald Duck: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Donald Duck Sketch? Show It Off
Post your finished drawing in the comments below. It is always good to see how people handle the jacket details and that extended arm pose. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing guides drops every single day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. For more characters from the show, check out Scrooge McDuck (2017) and the armored Gizmo Duck. If you want to help keep new guides coming, the Patreon page is where supporters get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages.