1. Easy Steps to Drawing a Drake Mallard
2. Mallard
3. Canvasback
4. American Wigeon
5. Gadwall
6. Northern Shoveler
7. Green-winged Teal
8. Wood Duck
9. Northern Pintail
10. Three Quick Steps to Drawing Ducks
11. Parts of a Duck
12. Parts of a Wing
13. Duck Drawings
14. Six Simple Tips for Quick Bird ID
15. References

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Step 4:
Add Detail
-Fine Line Drawing
-Add Background
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Follow along each step by clicking the arrow.
In this step, you are going to draw detailed lines and background.
Step 5:
Coloring
-Color the body and background lightly
In this step, use the basic colors shown on this mallard. It has a green head, a brown chest, and a black rear end. Part of the wings and body are white, so they do not need to be colored. Color the background water, creating a pattern for movement.
Step 6:
Shading
-Shading in
gradation
You are going to add shadows to create a more realistic picture. Shade in the dark areas where the sun does not hit. For example, part of the chest is darker; shade it in. Continue to do this with other dark areas, and you will notice that the mallard is looking fuller and not so flat.
Step 7:
Final Drawing
-Repeat steps 3-6