Turkey Close-Up Portrait

Get up close with this head-and-shoulders portrait of a turkey. The drawing focuses on the bird's most interesting features: the bumpy, textured skin of the head and neck, a curved beak, a soft snood hanging over the beak, a rounded wattle, and one bright, friendly eye. Because the page zooms in instead of showing the whole bird, it is a great way to study just how unusual a turkey's head really is. The larger features make it approachable for younger colorers, while the bumpy skin texture rewards older artists who like to shade. A turkey's bare head can flush red, white, or blue depending on its mood, which makes this portrait a fun place to experiment with unusual color choices. The soft snood that hangs over the beak can also stretch longer when the bird is excited. Print it on US Letter or A4 paper and bring this close-up face to life.