Sketchbook Week #11 - Animals

 

 Sketchbook W11 - Animals


This week we looked at methods for drawing animals. As can be seen with the parrot sketch, one approach we covered was converting the animal's form into primitive 3D geometry to simplify it, and allow for it to be approach from more angles. We also looked at a lot of anatomical aspects (such as the skeletal and muscular structures which lie underneath the surface and create the foundation for everything visually). We were encouraged to consider the functions of each area, and to pay attention to the fundamental traits/'essence' of a creature.

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