How Do You Draw Decent Animals?

[Spenner]

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.~