How to Draw a Magpie
As many of you would know, the Magpie is the symbol of our Australian Children’s Laureate.
So, we are thrilled to share a fabulous ACLF resource – HOW TO DRAW A MAGPIE!
This exciting download has been created by illustrator Andrew Joyner, and contains step by step instructions on how you can create your very own Laureate Magpie.
Best of all … the exciting resource is FREE to use and download.
Why not give drawing a magpie a go following Andrew’s suggestions. Maybe you can even write a little Magpie story to go with your new pictures.
We’d love to see what you create.
Why a Magpie?
Magpies are:
- Beautifully black and white
- Very recognisably Australian
- Fiercely protective of their young
- Create a myriad of songs to communicate,
and have beautiful voices - Strong, intelligent and boldly recognisable
- … and they fly!
Share your Magpie in our Kid Creation Gallery!
The ACLF Logo
The original ACLA logo was designed by Cat McInnes in 2010.
It was modified in 2018 by Lee Burgemeestre when it became the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation (ACLF).
The Laureate Logo
The Magpie plays a special part at all Laureate events and launches. Now find out how and why this unique and special logo was created.