Sketch a small circle for the head and a larger oval for the body
Add a curved neck connecting the head and body
Draw the beak, eye, and a crest on the head
Outline the wings with large sweeping curves
Add layered feather shapes inside the wings
Draw the tail with long flowing flame-like feathers
Extend the legs and feet beneath the body
Refine the body shape and connect all parts smoothly
Add feather details along the chest, wings, and tail
Draw flames around the phoenix to emphasize the fiery look
Clean up the sketch lines
Ink the final outline
Add color using reds, oranges, and yellows
Shade darker areas for depth
Highlight the tips of the feathers and flames