To draw animals correctly, you need to observe them. As much as possible, keep an eye on them in nature, in the zoo, in the yard and at home. Consult illustrated encyclopedias and almanacs for animal habits. This will help to most realistically transfer their images to paper.
It is necessary
- - paper;
- - pencil;
- - illustrations with animals
Instructions
Step 1
Start your drawing by defining the pose that the animal will take on a piece of paper, sketch out with a pencil. Mark the locations of the main body parts common to most animals: the spine, head, pelvic and shoulder girdle, limbs and chest.
Step 2
While drawing, keep in mind a schematic representation of the skeleton at all times. Substitute it under the animal's appearance. Consider the structural features of the animal you are drawing. The body of most of them, for example, a horse, rises high above the ground. In this case, the elbow and knee occupy a position in the torso area. The body of reptiles is designed so that the limbs protrude beyond the body. Pay attention to changes in articulation angles and the position of the spine, depending on the posture taken by the animal.
Step 3
Muscles in animals are concentrated in the region of the pelvic and shoulder girdles. Pay attention to those that are clearly visible on the body of any animal. Since the lateral movements are inherent in predators in connection with an active lifestyle, the muscles on their body "pass" from the back to the sides. Herbivores, however, do not have such a structure.
Step 4
In order to convey the grace and beauty of animals as accurately as possible, understand how the mechanism of movements formed by muscles works. In the jump, the animal gently transfers its body weight to the front belt. With the contraction of the spinal muscle, the body drops, and the shoulder blades protrude, and with the contraction of the lower muscle, the body rises above the shoulder blades.
Step 5
When drawing the head, divide its oval into two parts: front, brain. With this principle taken as the basis for the construction of the head, the difference will remain only in proportions, despite the significant differences between the shapes of the head in different animals.
Step 6
When making out the cover of the body, whether it be skin or fur, take into account some unevenness in it on different parts of the body. Bring the brushes on the ears, mustache, eyebrows and claws at the end of the work. At the very end, draw the cast shadows.
