This simple peacock rangoli is the easiest way to draw India’s national bird. It has a small body and just five tail feathers. It is 1.5 ft wide and takes about 20 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1

Draw a number “2” shape for the neck and body, with a small circle for the head.
Step 2

Draw five feathers fanning up and to the right from the body.
Step 3

Draw an oval eye at the end of each feather.
Step 4

Fill the body blue, the feathers green, the eyes sky blue with blue centres, add a yellow beak, and outline in white.
Tips
- The “2” shape trick makes the neck and body easy to get right.
Frequently asked questions
How do I draw an easy peacock rangoli?
Start with a “2” shape for the neck and body, then add five feathers with oval eyes.