Transform Your Animal Sketches with This Simple Method

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Have you ever struggled to make your animal sketches look lively and authentic? What if there was a way to transform even the simplest animal drawing into something truly captivating? 🦓

You don’t need to be an expert to see dramatic results. Using a few foundational techniques, you can unlock a more realistic and dynamic look in your sketches. Discover more here!

Here are a few ways to level up your next animal sketch:

• Use Basic Shapes First: Start with ovals or circles to map out the body. This creates a solid base for proportion and structure.

• Focus on Line Flow: Make sure your lines follow the natural movement and curves of the animal, giving your sketch a sense of energy.

• Add Details Gradually: Small features like hair, muscles, and textures bring out the essence of the animal without overwhelming your drawing.

The magic is in how you layer these elements. If you want to see a step-by-step transformation from simple shapes to a striking zebra sketch, check out the full guide here.

Give it a try, and see how a few tweaks can elevate your animal sketches to new heights!

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Pencil Set​

To be honest, I don’t really use a pencil set that much, but if you’re starting out or doing a lot of shading with pencils then I recommend them.

There are different grades of pencils, and when you’re starting out you don’t know which one you’ll like the most.

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Cheaper canvas alternative.

Cheap iPad for Procreate Art

I found an inexpensive but great quality iPad so you can start drawing in Procreate.

Just getting Photoshop alone is $23/month. That’s almost $300/year.

By getting this iPad and Procreate you’re spending about the same BUT you have it for LIFE.

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There are many cheap styluses out there, but I find the Apple Pencil is the best quality by far.

The problem is that the pencil is quite expensive.

Well, here’s a cheaper price Apple Pencil.

Have a great day,
Jae