How Do You Draw Decent Animals?
I would like to know how to basically draw each animal. I think I'm okay with drawing most objects at least so they can be recognized correctly, but I have no idea how to draw a fox differently than a horse, for example. Animals are tough for me to draw, so will you please show me the basic version of how to draw various animals in about one to two minutes? Thank you in advance!
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Re: How Do You Draw Decent Animals?
I usually consult the Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists, which can be found online here: http://uwdc.library.wisc.edu/collect...ce/VetAnatImgs
I find there's no better way other than observation.
I tend to not look at how people do it, but I prefer reading on the subject beforehand and coming with my own interpretations. Just go fetch a book in your local library, there are tons on the subject. -
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You probably won't be able to draw anything you want without having any visual clue. Rare are the people in this world that can draw very well from memory. Having any reference to base your drawings will definitely help you improving. You can start by doing small sketch based on illustrations (~5 minutes) - if you have a real animal at your house, it's even better. That will help you understand the anatomy and proportions. The more you practice, the more you can add time to your sketches. A good sketch takes for me at least 25-30 minutes, and a good drawing will take me a few hours.
Dude, who here still go to the library ? Just Google.Last edited by noname219; 10-9-2013, 10:57 PM.Comment
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You seem like a cool person drizzle but come onComment
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I just did like today .__. Found out they had video games on the third floor. Sleazy vagrants on the second.Comment
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How could that possibly be more meaningfulComment
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Re: How Do You Draw Decent Animals?
It depends on your current skill level.
If you show me some drawings that you can actually already make, I can give you some tips.Comment
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I'm asking real people instead of looking up information on google, which means I will get real human interaction from multiple perspectives. I believe that this is a more effective way to learn, and asking real people instead of searching for the results will probably make me retain what I learn.
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my discord username is drizzleRomanceGirl0706 in case anyone wants to message me
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Re: How Do You Draw Decent Animals?
In my experience, do LOTS of studies. Really try different elements of each different animal first before even trying any of the bigger pictures. For example, for birds, practice eye areas, beaks and feet, then basic anatomy/poses, then try weaving it altogether. You'll get there eventually, but DO be really critical if you're aiming for realism. Use plenty of references but try your hardest to break it down/find formulas for the different animals that make sense.~
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Re: How Do You Draw Decent Animals?
try thinking about where the ribcage is, where the head should be and you should be able to ace it every time. When in doubt draw the skeleton first. (though that can be hard sometimes)Comment
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