In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Blue Jay in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a beautiful blue jay. Follow along with the how to draw a blue jay drawing guide below by sketching the red portion of each of the six steps, super easy!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Blue Jay drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about blue jays you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Blue jays are colorful birds with bright blue feathers and a white chest.
• These birds are commonly found in forests, parks, and backyards across eastern and central North America.
• Blue jays are known for their loud calls and can mimic the sounds of other birds and animals.
• They have strong beaks used for cracking open nuts and seeds.
• Blue jays are very intelligent and can use tools to get food.
• These birds often work together in groups to scare away predators.
• Blue jays store food like acorns by hiding them in the ground or in tree bark.
• Their feather color comes from light scattering, not from blue pigment.
• Blue jays build their nests in trees using twigs, grass, and even paper or string.
• Blue jays play an important role in spreading seeds and helping trees grow in new places.

How To Draw a Blue Jay – Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the beak of the blue jay. Note – the image below is zoomed in.

Step 2: Draw the jay’s crest next. This will sit on the top of the bird’s head.

Step 3: Now you can draw the chest and start of the left wing.

Step 4: Draw the main portion of the wing feathers next.

Step 5: Sketch in the tail.

Step 6: Finally, draw the eyes and wing feather detail. Then draw a branch for your blue jay to perch on.

Nice work, now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Blue Jay, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your bird look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your easy blue jay drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Blue Jay! Your first try may not have gone as perfectly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a blue jay is with practice!

Are you looking for another beautiful wild bird to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a ROBIN?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Robin.