How to Draw Angel Wings

Learn to draw awesome angel wings for your characters. Just follow these easy steps.

Method 1
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Traditional Angel Wings

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    Draw three trapezoids of different sizes and orientations which are connected to each other. This will be the framework for the wings.
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    Draw two straight lines with a space apart and which follow the orientation of the trapezoids – three layers are formed.
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    Draw the feathers for the first layer using simple and rounded curves.
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    Draw the second layer of feather using simple curves and longer than the first layer feathers.
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    Draw the third layer feathers using simple curves. The feathers are longer and more refined.
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    Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.
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    Color to your liking with shades of white!
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Method 2
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Cartoon Angel Wings

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    Draw a slanted diamond.
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    Draw 2 connected curves on the lower part of the diamond.
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    Draw a row of fang-like ovals up until the end of the curve. Then create two more rows of ovals below the first row, making three rows of ovals in total.
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    Draw the same ovals at the intersection of the diamond and the curve. This time, though, have the ovals gradually growing bigger and fanning out (see image).
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    Draw bigger longer feathers, using rectangles with curved edges still following the direction of the fan.
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    Ink your drawing, erase the sketch.
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    Color your drawing, and then create a copy of it. There you have it—a pair of angel wings.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    I want to draw them onto a wolf picture I drew. How do I do it?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Draw the wings coming out of the wolf's shoulders and position it accordingly.
  • Question
    I'm trying to draw my crush as an angel. I got the wings part down, but how do I draw him? I am not the best at drawing humans.
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Check out the wikiHow article Draw People. It explains the basics.
  • Question
    How do I draw the angel wings folded/closed up?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you can see the joints in the wings, divide the wing into the sections created by the joints, and scrunch it up a bit. Keep most of the feathers pointed downwards.
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Updated: March 14, 2023
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