How to Draw Red from Angry Birds: Easy 10-Step Guide

Ready to bring Red to life? This screen-free activity is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and some markers to capture his iconic grumpy expression and feathery details.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A finished, vibrant drawing of Red from Angry Birds, showcasing the completed character.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Base Shape

A light pencil sketch of a large circle representing the main body of the Angry Bird.

Draw a large, slightly oval circle to form the bird's head and body. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil strokes very light so you can easily erase the construction lines later.

Step 2: Placing the First Eyebrow

Drawing a slanted rectangle on the upper face area to define the bird's first eyebrow.

Draw an irregular, slanted rectangle in the upper middle of the circle. This creates the base for his signature angry look. Tip: Tilt the rectangle downward toward the center to make him look extra determined.

Step 3: Adding the Second Eyebrow

Adding a second slanted rectangle to complete the pair of angry eyebrows.

Mirror the first shape on the opposite side to create the second eyebrow. Tip: Ensure the two rectangles meet or come very close in the middle to give him that classic 'frowning' intensity.

Step 4: Sketching the Eyes

Two circular eyes drawn partially beneath the eyebrow shapes.

Draw two circles overlapping the bottom of your eyebrow rectangles. Tip: Don't worry if they overlap the eyebrows; we will clean that up in the next step!

Step 5: Cleaning the Lines

The drawing after erasing unnecessary guide lines from the eyebrow area.

Carefully erase the overlapping guide lines inside the eyebrows. Tip: Use a soft eraser and gentle pressure to keep your paper clean and ready for the final ink outline.

Step 6: Drawing the Beak

Adding the upper and lower beak sections using triangular shapes.

Use curved lines to form a rounded triangle for the top beak, and an inverted triangle for the bottom. Tip: The beak should sit right between the eyes for a balanced look.

Step 7: Refining the Beak

The refined beak shape after erasing internal construction lines.

Erase any extra lines inside the beak area to make it look solid. Tip: Check that your beak lines are smooth and connected.

Step 8: Adding Feathers and Pupils

Adding the feathery tuft on top of the head and pupils inside the eyes.

Draw two 'U' shapes on top of the head for his tuft, and add small circles inside the eyes for pupils. Tip: Placing the pupils slightly toward the center makes him look focused.

Step 9: Drawing the Tail

Drawing the arrow-shaped tail on the back of the bird.

Extend two lines from the back to create a tail that looks like an arrow. Tip: Use quick, confident strokes to keep the tail looking sharp.

Step 10: Bringing Red to Life with Color

The final colored drawing of Red, featuring his signature red body and orange beak.

Color your bird! Use a bright red for his body, orange for the beak, and a soft pink for his belly. Tip: Use light pressure with your crayons to create a smooth, even texture.