In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Raven in 8 easy steps. This free step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a Raven.

This is a simple lesson designed for beginners and kids. Feel free to print this page and use as a drawing tutorial.

Before we begin our How To Draw a Raven drawing lesson, here are some facts about the Raven you might find interesting.

• Ravens are among the largest and most intelligent members of the crow family.
• These birds have shiny black feathers and a distinctive croaking call.
• Ravens can mimic human speech and other sounds, including car alarms and animal noises.
• These clever birds are known for their problem-solving abilities and use of tools.
• Ravens have been observed playing games, such as sliding down snowy slopes for fun.
• These birds are found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
• Ravens are omnivores and eat a wide variety of foods, including small animals, insects, fruits, and carrion.
• In many cultures, ravens are associated with mythology and folklore, often symbolizing wisdom or mystery.
• Ravens can fly acrobatically, performing aerial stunts like rolls and somersaults in the air.
• These social birds often form strong pair bonds and may mate for life, working together to build nests and raise their young.

How To Draw a Raven – Easy to Follow Drawing Tutorial

Step 1: Start by drawing the outline of the beak of the raven.

Step 2: Draw the top of the head.

Step 3: Draw the lower chest and beginning section of the wing.

Step 4: Add the wing feathers and lower legs.

Step 5: Complete the lower outline of the Raven’s wing.

Step 6: Add some wing details and start the sketching in the claws.

Step 7: Draw the claws and add more feather detail.

Step 8: Add the eyes, beak details and finalize the feet by adding some nails to the claws and you’re finished drawing a Raven.

Nicely done! You’ve finished the How To Draw a Raven drawing lesson! Now, if you want to add color or shading to your drawing, take a look at the picture below and use it as a reference to make your raven drawing more realistic and life-like.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Raven! 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 Raven is with practice…practice…practice!

Are you looking for a relative of the raven to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a CROW?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Crow