How to Draw a Feather

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7 responses to “How to Draw a Feather”

  1. Lrhughes52 Avatar
    Lrhughes52

    I attempted to re-create the feather in the tutorial and then went outside and picked up a snow covered dove feather as a reference object. Looking directly at the feather reveals an incredible level of detail. Iโ€™m sure it could be replicated, but I realize the pencil tips would have to be very sharp on each stroke. Iโ€™ll keep my eyes open in the summer for some beautiful turkey feathers and sketch one.
    -Great tutorial!

    1. jasminas Avatar

      Wow :O It turned out much better than mine ๐Ÿ™‚ Great job! Can’t wait to see your next one.

  2. Lrhughes52 Avatar
    Lrhughes52

    I used one of my photos as a reference. These magpies are quite beautiful where their black color is mixed with an iridescent deep purple that only shows in the sunlight. Quick question: how does one add a background to add some composition to a photo like this?
    Thanks again!
    -Larry

    1. jasminas Avatar

      Yes, they are beautiful. I love magpies. I have also drawn them on both white and gray paper; black and white animals always look better on gray paper. magpie drawing on gray paper magpie drawing on white paper Your drawing looks great. Next, try drawing it on gray paper and you have the background ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Lrhughes52 Avatar
    Lrhughes52

    Just for fun, I added a little post processing on my ipad.

  4. Lrhughes52 Avatar
    Lrhughes52

    This is one of my favorite photo captures. Itโ€™s a little dark, but itโ€™s also a great pose.