Weekly Art Tip Draw What You See, Not What You Think You See
DRAW WHAT YOU SEE,
NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU SEE
Today, I have a tip for you on how to improve your animal portraits. I always teach my students in the Animal Art Club that they should draw what they see. Carefully observing your reference photo is crucial. 
Take the time to really study your image before you start:
What shapes do you see? What direction does the fur grow? Where are the shadows and highlights?
This habit will help you create more realistic and convincing results.
And if you’d love to practice this in a supportive environment, I have something exciting for you!
Join us for THE MAGIC OF ANIMAL EYES, a 3-day drawing workshop starting April 27, where we’ll draw a dog eye, a blue horse eye, and a cat eye together step-by-step!
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1. Study Your Reference Image Thoroughly Before Starting
2. Identify the Shapes in the Reference Photo
3. Determine the Colors in the Image
4. Observe Where the Light and Dark Areas Are
5. Pay Attention to the Angles of the Lines
6. Notice the Direction in Which the Fur Grows
7. Identify the Shades, Highlights, and Shadows in the Reference Photo
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