How to Draw a Goose
Geese belong to the Anserinae Subfamily of the larger Anatidae Family.
However, the classification is not straightforward.
Various subspecies of shelducks, from the Tadorninae Subfamily, are also often termed as geese.
In addition, the Anserinae variety too is known as the true goose.
So far, there are three confirmed subspecies of true geese.
These are aquatic birds with webbed feet to help them float in water.
In terms of appearance, geese closely resemble ducks, except that they have longer necks and thinner beaks.
Steps for drawing a goose: For drawing purpose, a goose can be drawn from any of the three species - Grey Geese, White Geese, and Black Geese.
The shelducks further offer a great range to choose from.
Following tips will teach you how to draw a goose: - Reference image: Do your research through the internet, books, journals, science magazines, etc.
Once you decide upon the species, obtain a suitable picture to be used as a model.
The three species of true geese have several subspecies each.
While Black Geese are distinguished for their black limbs and neck, the Grey ones have prominently grey bodies.
Their limbs and bills have a combination of orange, black, or pink.
The White Geese have prominently white bodies with dark orange or red limbs and gills.
- Basic sketch: Use a small oval for head portion and a large oval for the central body.
Connect these two by a curve corresponding to the length of the neck.
Straight lines can represent the legs.
Depending upon the reference picture, make the rough outline of the wings.
For spread wings, use 'V-like' shapes.
- Structure formation: Refine the shape of the head first, and extend it forward to create the conical beak.
The eyes are placed on a straight line from the top portion of the bills.
The type of plumage will determine the contours of the body.
However, unless you are creating a pencil sketch, do not draw the interiors of the wings elaborately.
That will be taken care of in the next step with the use of appropriate colors.
Make the thin legs and feet.
Do not forget the webbing, which is an essential attribute of these birds.
- Shading and colors: It is a better choice to create your goose in colors.
All the true geese have black tails.
The feathers of Black Geese have the graded tones of brown.
The feathers of Grey Geese are black and white, while the rest of the body is set in grey color.
The shelduck varieties, like Egyptian Goose, Blue-Winged Goose, Magpie Goose, and Spur-winged Goose have colored patches on the wings and the rest of the bodies.
The pattern on any variety is not that of solid colors, rather of shading.
Careful brushstrokes and guidance from the original picture ensure the allowance for light and natural body shading.
However, the classification is not straightforward.
Various subspecies of shelducks, from the Tadorninae Subfamily, are also often termed as geese.
In addition, the Anserinae variety too is known as the true goose.
So far, there are three confirmed subspecies of true geese.
These are aquatic birds with webbed feet to help them float in water.
In terms of appearance, geese closely resemble ducks, except that they have longer necks and thinner beaks.
Steps for drawing a goose: For drawing purpose, a goose can be drawn from any of the three species - Grey Geese, White Geese, and Black Geese.
The shelducks further offer a great range to choose from.
Following tips will teach you how to draw a goose: - Reference image: Do your research through the internet, books, journals, science magazines, etc.
Once you decide upon the species, obtain a suitable picture to be used as a model.
The three species of true geese have several subspecies each.
While Black Geese are distinguished for their black limbs and neck, the Grey ones have prominently grey bodies.
Their limbs and bills have a combination of orange, black, or pink.
The White Geese have prominently white bodies with dark orange or red limbs and gills.
- Basic sketch: Use a small oval for head portion and a large oval for the central body.
Connect these two by a curve corresponding to the length of the neck.
Straight lines can represent the legs.
Depending upon the reference picture, make the rough outline of the wings.
For spread wings, use 'V-like' shapes.
- Structure formation: Refine the shape of the head first, and extend it forward to create the conical beak.
The eyes are placed on a straight line from the top portion of the bills.
The type of plumage will determine the contours of the body.
However, unless you are creating a pencil sketch, do not draw the interiors of the wings elaborately.
That will be taken care of in the next step with the use of appropriate colors.
Make the thin legs and feet.
Do not forget the webbing, which is an essential attribute of these birds.
- Shading and colors: It is a better choice to create your goose in colors.
All the true geese have black tails.
The feathers of Black Geese have the graded tones of brown.
The feathers of Grey Geese are black and white, while the rest of the body is set in grey color.
The shelduck varieties, like Egyptian Goose, Blue-Winged Goose, Magpie Goose, and Spur-winged Goose have colored patches on the wings and the rest of the bodies.
The pattern on any variety is not that of solid colors, rather of shading.
Careful brushstrokes and guidance from the original picture ensure the allowance for light and natural body shading.
