Here are quick, simple steps to draw an easy cartoon turkey you can follow right away. Direct approach

• Draw a rounded oval for the body. Add a smaller circle on top for the head, and connect them with a short neck.
• Add a tiny circle for the eye and a teardrop-shaped beak beneath the eye.
• Draw a small wattle (a hanging shape) under the beak.
• For the tail, fan out several curved lines from the back of the body to form feathers. Make each feather a curved teardrop shape.
• Add two short legs beneath the body with simple lines ending in small feet.
• Optional: give the turkey a simple wing by adding an oval on the side of the body.

Starter variation (kid-friendly, minimal details)

• Use a pear-like shape for the body with the point at the bottom.
• Place a small circle on top for the head; connect with a short neck.
• Add a dot for the eye, a small triangle for the beak, and a tiny curved line for the wattle.
• Draw several short curved lines at the back to suggest a fluffy tail.
• Finish with two straight lines for legs and little “feet” shapes.

Tips to keep it easy

• Use simple shapes: circles, ovals, and rounded lines.
• Keep lines light at first so you can erase if needed.
• Use a light pencil outline, then go over with a darker line when you’re happy with the shape.
• If you’d like, color with brown for the body, oranges or yellows for the beak and wattle, and a mix of warm colors for the tail feathers.

If you want, tell me your preferred style (cartoon, realistic, or doodle) and I’ll tailor the steps and provide a printable checklist.