How to draw a cartoon kingfisher
If you’ve searched through a flock of different kingfisher images, there’s a chance that you will have come across a photo similar to the above cartoon. It’s a very popular image, giving the bird a convenient place to perch and a bit of a cheeky air.
In this article we’re going to look at a few points for how to draw a cartoon kingfisher, along with some suggestions for what to draw.
Here’s what we’re going to cover
Points to look out for when drawing
What to draw
Ideas for cartoons
Points to look out for when drawing
Points to remember when drawing a kingfisher
Drawing a kingfisher breakdown
What to draw
Here are some kingfisher reference images you can trace or copy.
Kingfisher reference images
Kingfisher reference image
We usually think of blue and orange when a kingfisher comes to mind, however in India there are a wide array of kingfishers in different colour schemes.
Kingfishers of India
Ideas for cartoons
Now let’s try and generate some ideas for cartoons featuring your kingfisher.
Mind maps are very useful in helping to come up with ideas. Try adding to the one below.
Kingfisher mind map
I played around with the idea of kingfishers perching on some unusual things. I then thought what other birds or creatures fished in the same river, and came up with a heron. That seemed like an ideal perch for a kingfisher! Much to the annoyance of the heron!
Kingfisher cartoon
Here’s what we covered
Points to look out for when drawing
What to draw
Ideas for cartoons