Learn How to Draw Land Animals - For the Absolute Beginner

Learn How to Draw Land Animals For the Absolute BeginnerAdrian Sanqui and John DavidsonTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction: Drawing toolsSketching AnimalsThe contour shapeThe planesDetailsFursRaccoonLionBison Texture Armadillo Elephant Prints TigerShading Linear shadingImaginary light sourceTapirSmeared shadingHippopotamusRhinocerosGaurSketching Animals - The contour shapeTo properly construct the figure of any subject you want to illustrate, observe the structure of its form and find what kind of shape that can resemble its body structure.The idea is to have a basis for portraying the mass of the figure. The basic shapes can be easily positioned upon your desired perspective or point of view. •Obtain the most basic form of the animal you are going to draw.•Use the basic form as a reference for constructing the main outline.The main outline is the most important element for the subject to be distinguishable. Remember that the basic figure (basic shapes) is mainly a basis for its mass in the