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A step-by-step guide to drawing a bird

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Inspired by the illustrations of Edward Neale from the Booth Museum collections, Amy Charlton, Booth Museum artist and volunteer, gives a step-by-step guide to drawing a bird just like Neale.

Caspian snow partridge illustration by Edward Neale

Instructions

Download these as a PDF or follow the steps on the image below.

How to draw a bird part 1 by Amy Charlton Booth Museum volunteer

How to draw a bird part 2 by Amy Charlton, Booth Museum volunteer

 

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Booth Museum armed with your sketchbook and pencil to draw some of our displays in 2021!

Amy Charlton, Booth Museum volunteer

 

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