How to Draw Birdo
Today, you will learn how to draw Birdo from the Super Mario games. This lesson focuses on using basic shapes to create your drawing. You will start by outlining the character and then move on to adding details and color.
Remember that drawing is a skill that improves with practice. If something doesn’t turn out the way you want, don’t worry! Just keep trying, and you will see progress over time. Enjoy the process of learning and creating your own version of Birdo!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start drawing, remember to take your time and enjoy the process! It’s a great idea to look through the drawing steps first so you can understand how everything fits together. This lesson has a total of nine steps that will guide you in creating your very own Birdo character from the Super Mario video games. Each step builds on the last, helping you to shape her snout, eyes, and even that fun bow on her head. So grab your paper and pencil, and get ready to have some fun while you create your drawing! You can absolutely do this!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Snout
First, draw Birdo’s long, tube-like snout. Now, outline her large oval-shaped mouth.
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Form the Eyes
Add a pair of rounded eyes at the end of her snout. Next, outline the eyelids and attach the long lashes. Then, draw an oval-shaped iris in each eye.
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Outline the Head
From the base of the snout, create a curved line connecting to the right eye to outline Birdo’s head.
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Add the Bow
Draw the large bow attached to Birdo’s head.
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Outline the Body and Tail
Outline the shape of Birdo’s body and draw her pointy tail. Then, attach small triangular spikes along the top of the tail.
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Draw the Arms
Draw Birdo’s arms raised up to her face. Next, add the diamond ring on her finger. Then, erase any overlapping lines.
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Attach the Legs
Form Birdo’s short, stubby legs below her body. Now, draw oval on the bottom of her foot. Then, add the pointy claws on her feet.
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Outline the Belly
Draw a large oval to outline her belly.
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Add Color to the Birdo Drawing
Time to color our drawing of Birdo from Super Mario! First, use pink to color Birdo’s skin. Use purple for her eyeshadow and for the spots on her cheeks. Now, color her ring band and the underside of her foot with yellow. Next, shade the claws, sclera of her eyes, and belly with white. Color her irises and mouth black. Then, add tiny white shimmer in her eyes. Color her bow and tail spikes with red. Finally, use an off-white color to shade the diamond on her ring.
How to Draw Birdo PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and even some extra fun stuff like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!