1-Start with 2 diagonal lines
2-Close them with 2 angled lines
1-Start with 2 diagonal lines
2-Close them with 2 angled lines
1-Start with two points
2-Connect the points with rounded lines to make a thin oval
1-Start with a circle and oval.Connect sides
2-Erase dotted areas.Add curves.
3-Add scalloped edges.Follow the contour of the wing edges to outline.
When we refer to the drawing of the mouth, generally, its external view is depicted, that is, the lips. Nonetheless, when representing facial expressions, also the gums, teeth, and all of the internal part are to be emphasized.
The eye is the first element of the face to be studied because, in it, we can find a proportionality to the head. Besides, when we look at a portrait, that is usually the part that more catches our attention. An eye made with care enhances the whole work of a face.
The initial marks made on the paper to decide the relative size and position of the largest identifiable shapes in any composition.
I start every painting with a trip to the location I’m going to paint – to get extra photos if needed, but more so to get a feel for what I want to express through the work.
Blocking in the sky! I normally do at least three or four coats of the sky before I am satisfied!
I start by selecting small specimens of native plants, usually from a friend’s bush block or my garden, or pick up leaves, fruits and twigs from walk trails near my home.
Before the painting can be started I feel that you must do research on the animal and how it moves. I feel the best way to do this is to see them in the wild or in an aquarium setting where you can watch them and take your own photographs.