Step one:
Draw an arc with some undulations on both sides.
Step 2:
Draw an arc like this below, being careful not to connect it to the arc above.
The third step:
Then connect another arc. Note that the left side is sharp.
Step 4:
Draw another vertical curve like before, add the arc of the mouth and add eyes.
Step 5:
Then use long arcs, a bit like wavy lines, to draw the wing feathers.
Step 6:
Use the same method to paint another layer.
Step 7:
Use the same painting method for the tail feathers, making sure to draw two layers.
Step 8:
Then at the tail, add two horizontal lines and add claws to make its feet.
Step 9:
Finally, paint it with something nice Color, crane is complete.