Owl Pencil Drawings
Owl drawings in pencil: an owl on a branch, an owl face, an owlet in a tree hollow, an owl sleeping on the moon, three baby owls on a branch, an owl holding a heart, an owl in glasses reading a book and a graduation owl. More confident artists can try a fluffy sleeping owl, a barn owl on a fence and a realistic owl head.
Start with a light outline in an HB pencil: the oval body and the round eyes first, then the ear tufts and wings. Add feathers and shadows with a soft pencil in short strokes.
All drawings in this collection
12 drawings
Owl drawing in pencil on a branch
A little owl with big shiny eyes and ear tufts sits on a branch, with a feather pattern on its chest. Clear lines that are easy for kids to copy.
Owl face drawing in pencil with big eyes
A front-view owl face with huge round eyes and highlights, pointed ear tufts and a black beak. Bold outlines, a simple drawing for little kids and beginners.
Owl drawing in pencil, sitting in a tree hollow
An owlet with big eyes sits inside a round tree hollow, with bark lines all around. Clear black outlines and simple feathers, easy for school kids to copy.
Owl drawing in pencil, sleeping on the moon
A little owl sleeps with closed eyes on a crescent moon, with tiny stars nearby. A calm night scene with simple outlines, nice for kids.
Cute round owl drawing in pencil
A ball-shaped little owl with big eyes, a tiny beak and short wings, with little feather arcs on its belly. The simplest option for little kids.
Three baby owls on a branch pencil drawing
Three owlets with big eyes and rosy cheeks sit side by side on a branch, with short feather marks on their chests. Simple clear outlines, easy even for little kids to copy.
Barn owl pencil drawing on a fence post
A barn owl with a heart-shaped face perches on a wooden fence post, with speckles on its chest, shaded wing feathers and wood grain on the boards. A realistic sketch for teens and more confident artists.
Owl with graduation cap and book pencil drawing
A round owl in a square graduation cap with a tassel holds an open book and looks out with big dark eyes. Bold outlines and few details, a nice drawing for school themes or graduation.
Cute owl holding a heart pencil drawing
A chubby owl with huge shiny eyes and rosy cheeks hugs a heart with its wings. Smooth bold outlines, an easy drawing for mom, a friend or a Valentine's Day card.
Owl with glasses reading a book pencil drawing
A wise owl in round glasses holds a thick open book and reads closely, with simple feathers on its wings and chest. Clear outlines, a good drawing for school kids.
Realistic owl head pencil drawing
A front-view eagle owl head with piercing round eyes, long ear tufts, a sharp beak and thick feathers built up with strokes. A realistic pencil sketch for teens learning light and shadow.
Sleeping owl on a branch pencil drawing
A fluffy owl dozes on a branch with its eyes closed, its wing and chest covered in soft shading. A calm, cozy scene: draw the outline first, then add the shadows.
Questions and answers
What is the easiest owl to draw in pencil?
The round owl or the owl with a heart: each is almost one oval with big eyes and ear tufts. Then try the three baby owls on a branch and the owl in glasses with a book.
How do I draw owl feathers with a pencil?
On the chest, draw small curves or dashes in rows, like scales. Wing feathers are longer, so draw lines from the shoulder down. Use a soft 2B pencil for the dark areas and leave the light face of the owl almost unshaded.
How do I draw a realistic owl head?
Sketch a circle for the head, two large circles for the eyes and the beak between them. Draw the eyes with a highlight first, then show the feathers with short strokes from the center of the face outward. Draw the ear tufts with long upward strokes.